Oral Body Piercings
Choose the Right Body Piercer
A good piercing professional will not only perform the procedure properly and hygienically, but will also ensure you are well informed of the proper care techniques for your particular piercing.
Find a piercer who is properly trained, experienced and professional. Ask how long they have been in business, approximately how many clients they have, how often they perform your piercing type, etc.
Be sure the shop is clean, and that the piercer uses sterile instruments, jewelry and sterile, disposable needles each time. Ask about the safety measures, and how they avoid cross contamination, and be sure they comply with OSHA (U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Health and Safety Administration) Blood Borne Pathogens standards. Check that they have all necessary licenses and permits and that they are in compliance with local and/or state health regulations.
Your piercer should take the time to explain the procedure and aftercare to you, and should provide written instructions as well that you can take home with you. They should also be available for follow up after the piercing in the event that you have questions, concerns or are having issues with your piercing. In this way, potential risks can be easily spotted and avoided.
