Disturb you to see a tongue pierced?

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  1. Is it okay to wear a tongue-ring at work?

    • 252
      No, under no circumstance at work
    • 49
      Yes, but only if you have no direct patient contact
    • 187
      Yes, it's okay

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Do you think it's okay to wear a tongue-ring to work as a nurse, or other direct patient services aspect?

I had my tongue pierced - in the past I have since taken it out since every time you become sick it seems to become really annoying...

I wouldnt care if someone had one as long as the barbell wasnt long - when you first get it pierced it is about a one-inch barbell (depending on the person) to allow for swelling and then you can move down at about two weeks to a smaller one and then an even smaller one later on...

When I finally took mine out my barbell was very short - I want to say around a half inch... I would have to search for it and measure it tho...

I dont think people should have (or keep) a huge clanking barbell in their mouths for work - it does sort of slosh around and get in the way of speech...

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I have had my tongue pierced for 6 yrs with no complications or impeded speech. I have never taken it out and have known people for years and they don't know I have it. It is not large and I don't play with it. I think it is acceptable.

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Specializes in ICU, psych, corrections.
stick the 14 gauge needle through,

lol...mine was pierced with a 10 gauge...and no, it didn't hurt. My belly button hurt much worse! I have had my tongue, nose, belly button, and a few other areas pierced. They have all been removed except my belly button. I loved my nasal piercing (it was a tiny diamond stud in my nostil) but didn't want it to affect my getting a job so out it came before my interview. The tongue piercing was taken out when I heard from not one, not two, but three different dentists how damaging they are to your teeth. My sister had the healthiest, strongest teeth until she got her tongue pierced. A year after getting it done, she ended up with 12 cavities in her mouth! But of course, she still has the damn thing in...........

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Originally posted by fergus51

I don't want to be too risquee on the bb, but he says if a girl has a tongue ring she will probably suck...... And says the same about a guy.

Could be label people just a little bit more? I think someone might have a little bit of dignity left and we needa quash that.

Dave, who's not ring'ed up... but has no problem with it :D

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Specializes in Geriatric, Rehab, Hospital.

I'm not sure...I know it's your body and your choice and all, but at WORK??

Let's show a little decorum, PLEASE! :rolleyes: :D

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Specializes in Rehab, Med Surg, Home Care.

Sure- I can't see that it interferes with a co-worker's professionalism.

Now, if you'd asked if I'd want to be intimately kissed by someone with such piercings? YECCH!

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Specializes in Geriatric, Rehab, Hospital.

Well if not intimately, then how about Proffessionally?? :D :roll

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I have my tongue pierced and I'm quite frankly bored with it and wanting to take it out, is there anything I should be careful of? Like can it still get infected after I take it out? And how long does it take for it to close up?

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lol...mine was pierced with a 10 gauge...and no, it didn't hurt. My belly button hurt much worse! I have had my tongue, nose, belly button, and a few other areas pierced. They have all been removed except my belly button. I loved my nasal piercing (it was a tiny diamond stud in my nostil) but didn't want it to affect my getting a job so out it came before my interview. The tongue piercing was taken out when I heard from not one, not two, but three different dentists how damaging they are to your teeth. My sister had the healthiest, strongest teeth until she got her tongue pierced. A year after getting it done, she ended up with 12 cavities in her mouth! But of course, she still has the damn thing in...........

How long did it take for your tongue ring to close up?, or did it ever? I'm curious because I want to remove mine but I'm scared...

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Specializes in ICU, psych, corrections.

It closed up within a few days. It's been several years and you can't really even see where it was originally at anymore.

Melanie

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I think it is trashy.

When I see body piercing and/or tatoos it makes me think of a biker chic.

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Specializes in 5 yrs OR, ASU Pre-Op 2 yr. ER.

It's one thing to think that something is trashy, but it's another to think some people are because of what they choose to put on their own bodies. :nono:

Signed,

A Biker Chic(k)

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