Snake Eye Piercing Aftercare Guide
- Given that it heals in about 3 to 6 months, take good care of your piercing and follow the aftercare instructions.
- Throughout the healing process, clean your newly placed snake eye piercing two to three times a day using a saline piercing aftercare solution.
- Keeping good snake eye hygiene practices is important in maintaining a healthy mouth and piercing.You will want to floss, brush and use mouth rinse at least twice a day. It is vital to not overuse the mouth rinse.
- Allow small pieces of ice to dissolve in the mouth.
- Take an over the counter, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory such as ibuprofen or naproxen sodium according to package instructions.
- Don’t speak or move your jewelry more than necessary.
- Sleep with your head elevated above your heart during the first few nights.
- Be sure to rinse your piercing thoroughly with warm water once a day. Then rinse with saline twice a day.
- Have a piercer confirm that the piercing has fully healed before stopping aftercare practices.
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Tips & Tricks
- Wash your hands thoroughly prior to cleaning or touching your piercing for any reason.
- Rinse with water (bottled or filtered) thoroughly after every time you eat, drink or smoke.
- Gently brush the jewelry with a clean toothbrush regularly to avoid plaque build up.
- Always begin with a light piece of jewelry.
- Once the swelling has subsided, it is vital to replace the original, longer jewelry with a shorter post or barbell to avoid damage to the teeth and gums.
What to Avoid
- Avoid eating spicy, salty, acidic, or hot temperature foods or beverages for the first two weeks (no specific foods need to be avoided).
- Do not play with your jewelry. Long term effects include permanent damage to teeth and gums.
- Avoid using mouthwash containing alcohol or hydrogen peroxide. It can irritate the piercing and delay healing.
- Do not use contact solution, eye drops, or nasal rinse products on your piercing.
- Avoid chewing on tobacco, gum, fingernails, pencils, sunglasses, and other foreign objects that could harbor bacteria.
- Avoid submerging healing piercings in bodies of water such as lakes, pools, oceans, and even the bathtub./li>
- Minimize the intake of smoking and vaping (tobacco or cannabis). It increases risks and prolongs healing time.
- Avoid tea tree oil and any other products that your friends or social media have recommended.