Wash hands thoroughly before touching the piercing.
An antiseptic mouthwash (such as rivacol or cepacane ) is recommended to swish in the mouth for the first 2-3 days . This aids in suppressing the swelling and numbs the pain .Sucking on ice will also help .
Reduce the intake of hot beverages ,spicy foods and tobacco (tobacco is a poison) for the first week . Rince mouth at least 4-5 times a day with a antibacterial mouth wash ,especially after eating or smoking
The piercing jewelry can be changed once the piercing has healed