Metal vs. Bioplast

Monday August 11th, 2008 @ 12:01 PM

Filed under: Uncategorized

Is there really a difference in how much bioplast and metal irritate and recess gums? or destroy tooth enamel? And can i attach a metal piece to a bioplast post?

As far as the wear on your gums go - if the material is harder than the tissue in your mouth, there will still be erosion of the gums.

There are some companies who make jewelry with metal ends on bioplast posts, but I don’t recommend wearing them as bioplast isn’t meant for long term wear in your body.

Your best bet if you’re concerned about tissue and tooth erosion is to be wearing appropriately fitted jewelry in the piercing. Some people require multiple “downsizes” in the posts within the first several months of wearing an oral piercing. If the jewelry is sitting snugly behind your lip, you’re going to have much better success with your gums down the road.

Posted by Lexci Million | Permalink | Leave a comment | Trackback