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Are Snake Eye Piercings Dangerous?

Writer Robert King

In the opinion of the majority of piercers, the snake eyes piercing is dangerous. Doing so is generally discouraged by reputable piercing parlours Rejection, gum rejection, cracking or chipping of teeth are all possibilities. This piercing has health risks that are enough to scare most people away from it.

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Why snake eye piercings are dangerous?

Gum erosion, cracking/chipping teeth, and the piercing’s migration/rejection leaving a nasty-looking scar are “almost guaranteed,” Mr Cantwell said in an interview. They can also cause teeth to chip and gums to deteriorate.

Should I get snake eye piercing?

A professional piercer has warned that’snake eyes’ tongue piercings pose a high risk. Piercing Studio 28 in New York refuses to do because it’s “incredibly unsafe,” TJ Cantwell told Bustle.

Can you get paralyzed by piercing your tongue?

There’s a risk of permanent numbness and even paralysis of the tongue, he says.

What are the most dangerous piercings?

According to a pediatric nurse practitioner in Ontario, “the most dangerous piercings are those that involve cartilage, such as higher piercings of the ear.” They are associated with poor healing due to a lack of blood supply in the area.”