However, it’s one that many people like, so it might be an option for you.

What to expect with smiley piercings

Smiley piercings are perhaps more painful than you’d think.

You’ll probably feel a sharp pain when the tissue actually gets pierced, but the pain should subside.

smiley piercing close-up

What does it cost?

Like with any piercing or other modification, it’s best not to scrimp on cost.

It’s worth paying extra if it means the experience will be more pleasant and comfortable.

smiley piercing in mouth

Luckily, when it comes to choosing the jewelry, you’ve got plenty of options!

What’s the healing process like for smiley piercings?

During your recovery process, it’s important to be mindful of what you eat.

Woman with smiley piercing

Some of the usual post-piercing tips apply to smiley piercings, too.

For one thing, you should largely leave the piercing alone.

That means that you oughta take extra precautions to keep a smiley piercing clean.

smiley piercing close-up

Fortunately, there are easy ways of doing that.

PerByrdie, a good way of keeping things infection-free is to use a salt rinse several times a day.

According to Thompson, “Nickel is not going to kill you.

Image of smiley piercing

It’s not going to poison you, but it can cause a slower heal.”

You’ll also want to be very careful during the changing process.

It’s also a good idea to clean your mouth as part of the process.

woman with smiley piercing

Getting a smiley piercing comes with even more risks than your typical piercing simply because of the location.

Still more complications of a smiley piercing include bleeding, discharge, and scarring, perColgate.

If anything does go wrong, call your dentist and book an appointment.

Woman wearing a smiley piercing

So what happens if you want to get rid of your smiley piercing?

Person with smiley piercing grinning

Person holding hands over mouth