Piercing help, toothbrush and mouthwash

swelling is normal, and any mouth was will only be good. it will only sting (with alcohol) if the wound is still ope, and the inside has a tendency to primarily heal up very quckly…

as for the outside, it’s probably just sore, if you have been moving t to clean t, it’s certainly going to aggrevate it…but if you notice that it’s starting to feel hot / seeping anything or your not feeling well then go to your docs, he may need to give you some anti-biotics…just to be sure.

to be honest, I’d be really unhappy if were you (or your mum) when you had your piercing done, you should have been clearly told how to give your piercing aftercare, and a leaflet giving you advice too. you really sould seek advice from a proffesional piercer, they normally have piercings of their own, so can normally give you both personal and proffesional advice…

please don’t panic, as long as you swipe it (gently) wit some salty warm water and move t only twice a day, then that should be adequate, I understand by cleaning more often you may have thought you were caring for it better, but your body is quite resiliant, just keeping it clean, simply, can often be the best thing for it…

don’t panic! honestly, but if you’re in any doubt, nip down to your piercer and just get them to check it. I have had so many piercings and the piercer I use was always willing to see me and anyone else, who had concerns about their piercing… :)