Your dentist might hit a nerve or a blood vessel while ... away on its own within several weeks. Tongue piercings also may hurt your nerves. The damage is often temporary, but it can be permanent.

Researchers found that some patients suffered increased salivation after a piercing, while others suffered nerve damage and speech impediments. Swelling of the tongue is a common side effect.

Tingling in the tongue can occur for many reasons, including a canker sore or a burn. Sometimes, it may indicate an underlying condition, such as nerve damage, an allergic reaction, or a stroke.

Dentists have issued a warning about the dangers of tongue piercing after a patient collapsed following heavy bleeding. The British Dental Association say that tongue piercing is an "unnecessary ...

bacteria can lead to a condition that can damage your heart valves. Tongue piercings also can put you at risk for bleeding and blood loss. You have a lot of blood vessels in the area.

Her doctors diagnosed trigeminal neuralgia, a nerve disorder sometimes called ... some life-threatening, linked to tongue piercing. Other problems include tetanus, heart infections, brain abscess ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Lip and tongue piercings can damage teeth and gums, and high-dose flu shots are recommended for American seniors. Cleveland.com is rounding up some of the most notable local ...