is getting a tongue tattoo dangerous?
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This is the only actual article I could find on tongue tattooing while searching on Yahoo.  There are a lot of pages about tongue piercings.
586739
Your tongue can swells a lot. That happened to a guy in my class.
269441
If there is something wrong with your tongue then you should get a tongue surgery. If there is nothing wrong with your tongue then just take a very strict tutor. Strict tutors make you study harder.
90255
You trying to be Magyver or something?  The best tatoos are done w/ hygenic practices.  What you are suggesting is not hygenic at all.  You could really end up messing yourself or someone else up bad.  Leave the tatooing to the professionals please.  Its really the safest bet.
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I had the frenulum of my tongune cut at age 10 or so because it was attached to the lower gum.  The fear back then was that it would eventually cause loosening of my teeth.  They were MORONS...and don't even do this any more.  The surgery suct...i couldnt eat for a weak and lost a bunch of weight.\nBut I can tuen my tongue over without any problems...and now i can stick the tip of my tongue out of my mouth :)\n\nIf you are talking about a cleft lip surgery i am talking of a dif frenulum.
911454
yeah dont do it.. you can get tongue cancer, throat cancer, mouth cancer, your teeth can fall out.. its not healthy or attractive
103047
No no no no no no no no no no no!!!  One of my friends passed out when he got his tongue pierced professionally.  Don't do it yourself!!!
71735
It rips through your skin and it is painful in some areas while in others it is just very uncomfortable.  But if you really like tattoos and you want one that bad it is worth every minute of excruciating pain you go through.
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What Is It?  \nAn amalgam tattoo is an area of gray or blue coloring caused by silver (amalgam) filling particles that have become embedded in soft tissues in the mouth. Amalgam tattoos can also appear on the tongue and the roof of the mouth (palate). They are flat and usually quite small — only a few millimeters — but relatively easy to see. Sometimes, these tattoos can be seen on dental X-rays. \nA tattoo can be created while your dentist is placing or removing fillings or crowns that contain metal. It can also occur during many other dental procedures, including tooth extractions or root canal treatment. It also can occur over time. For example, a filling on the outer side of a tooth can make contact with your inner cheek, and particles from the filling can rub off over time.\nAmalgam tattoos are quite common, although many people don't even know they have them. \nThese tattoos are not dangerous and will not cause you harm. However, a small percentage of gray/blue areas are not amalgam tattoos. These other lesions can be precancerous and need to be seen by a specialist. If a gray/blue area grows larger or changes color, it should be evaluated by a specialist immediately.\n\nSymptoms  \nThere are no symptoms of an amalgam tattoo. In most cases, you won't even know you have one. They usually are found during a dental cleaning or a routine screening for oral cancer.\n\nDiagnosis  \nYour dentist will diagnose an amalgam tattoo based on your history (whether or not you have silver fillings or had them in the past) and by looking at the spot. Certain types of dental X-rays can be taken to help diagnose amalgam tattoos. Your dentist may refer you for a biopsy to confirm the diagnosis if the area shows signs of being an early cancerous lesion rather than an amalgam tattoo. In a biopsy, a small piece of tissue is removed and examined in a laboratory. Biopsies are common if the area has grown larger or changed color over time — for example, from gray to black.\n\nExpected Duration  \nAn amalgam tattoo is permanent unless it is surgically removed.\n\nPrevention  \nYour dentist can reduce the chances that an amalgam tattoo will form by using a rubber dam — a flat piece of latex that isolates specific teeth from the rest of your mouth. Using a rubber dam, however, does not guarantee that an amalgam tattoo will not occur.\n\nTreatment  \nIf you or your dentist finds a small gray area in your mouth, a dental X-ray should be reviewed for evidence of metallic particles. The areas should be measured and watched over time to see if it grows larger. If the area gets larger or changes color, a biopsy should be done. If the biopsy shows precancerous or cancerous cells, you should have treatment to remove the lesion. If the area turns out to be an amalgam tattoo, further treatment isnot necessary, unless the tattoo is on the edge of your lip or somewhere else that makes you feel self-conscious. Talk to your dentist about having the tattoo surgically removed for cosmetic reasons.\n\nWhen To Call a Professional  \nIf you notice a gray or blue area on your gum or cheek, mention it the next time you visit your dentist. If the area seems to be growing or changing color over time, call your dentist immediately to have it checked out. Your dentist will probably refer you to a specialist for a biopsy.\n\nPrognosis  \nBecause amalgam tattoos do not cause harm, the outlook is excellent. Treatment is not necessary, and most people never even notice them.
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That's a good question! What a smart girl you are for considering your health first before running out and doing it. There are a lot of things to consider before getting a tattoo. People don't realize that diseases can be spread if the person giving you the tattoo doesn't use sterile technique. People have been known to get hepatitis from getting a tattoo. I think it would be a good idea to make an appointment with the doc to find out if that murmur is gone (if the hole that caused it has closed). It's a good idea for you to know that anyway because you should be getting antibiotics before getting dental treatment, right? Good luck!
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if you are prone to getting keloids there is a high likelihood that getting a tattoo will cause a keloid. If this is your first tattoo you need to be aware of this.\nhttp://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/cos-204.html
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Not only because it thins the blood, but because some people will get themselves "numbed" up before the tattoo to decrease the pain--and end up throwing up.  The tattooists would really not like to have you be doing that while you are in there.
282168
Maybe you should have someone smack you upside your head... really HARD!!! Tongue rings are stupid.
352686
I see your point. Depending on what kind of tattoo and where its located it may not be a problem or seem inappropriate. I think before getting a tattoo an individual should think about this. There is always the option of getting it removed by a doctor. This I've heard can be even more painful then when the person got the tattoo.
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not too much, ink is water and pigment. the water will be harmless, so if you figure out what exactly the pigment in your ink is, you can look up its dangers, but normally ink pigment should be OK\nAfter all tatooing it getting pigment deposited into the dermis layer of your skin. And tatooed persons don't die early...so look up inks for tatooing as well.
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Depends on the tongue
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I am not going to give you a yes or a no on this question. Talk to your doctor before you get inked, just to make sure you are in the condition to take on the tattoo. There are issues that you need to consider before taking the plunge:\n** Healing time. Diabetes causes you to have a slower healing time and you are more prone to infection. \n** No feet or leg tatts. Simply because of diabetes you are at risk for feet issues so don't even think about having anything done that could increase your changes even more. \n\nOther than that, just talk it over with your doctor first. Getting a tattoo may not seem like a medical issue, but when you are diabetic it probably should be. \n\nGood luck and best wishes...