How to take care of your new piercing!
Avoid touching or twisting the jewelry. Handling poses an unnecessary risk which can introduce infection-causing bacteria, create extreme irritation and major delays the the healing process.
Skip harsh products and chemicals. Don’t use hydrogen peroxide, alcohol, ointments, or any other topical products. These can harm the tissue and interfere with healing.
Keep your phone away from the piercing. Phones carry bacteria that can easily transfer to your piercing, so try to keep them off the affected area.
Stay out of pools, hot tubs, and natural bodies of water. Submerging your piercing under any body of water, directly exposes it to bacteria, which greatly increases the risk of infection. Stick to showers and sterile saline rinses.
Internal Care:
DO NOT TOUCH. Period.
Rinse/Drink cold bottled water after anything you consume or put in and around your mouth. (Sandwiches, cigarettes, other peoples lips, etc)
Brush your teeth gently with a soft-bristled toothbrush (replace monthly) to avoid plaque buildup.
Use alcohol-free and peroxide-free mouthwash 1–2x daily as per normal dental cleaning habits
External Care:
DO NOT TOUCH. Period.
Rinse piercing with lukewarm water for 60+ seconds toward the end of your shower routine.
Clean jewelry and surrounding area with sterile saline spray (e.g.,NeilMed) to remove stubborn crust/debris in place of, or I addition to your shower.
Air dry or Pat Dry with sterile gauze—avoid cotton pads to prevent fiber residue.