• Eat bland, soft food for the first 1.5-2 weeks. This is because spicy foods contain capsaicin which can sting and irritate the piercing. Soft foods are ideal as crunchy or hard to eat foods require more aggressive chewing and since the initial jewelry is long to accommodate for swelling this makes it more likely you will bite your jewelry which can not only irritate your piercing, but it can also affect your dental health. Slowly begin to reintroduce your normal foods 1.5-2 weeks post piercing, per your comfort level.
• Brush your teeth 2x a day- we recommend getting a new toothbrush and using bland, non-whitening (this includes baking soda) toothpaste. (We recommend gently brushing the tongue on the inside where jewelry rests 2-3 weeks post pierce 1 time a day or every other day).
• Do not use antiseptic mouthwash, if you would like to use mouthwash (since it is not necessary) we would recommend an alcohol-free gentle mouthwash.
• Rinse with water any time you eat or drink anything that is not water.

*Swelling is normal with tongue piercings- swelling may also be accompanied by bruising, bleeding,
etc.
*Avoid alcohol- the recommended time frame for this is at least 3-4 weeks.
*Avoid smoking- if you do smoke we recommend rinsing with water afterwards. Smoking can prolong swelling; clients who smoke typically are not able to downsize until at least 5 weeks.