During the teen years, rebellion against adult rules and expectations is developmentally normative to some degree. Whether it’s neglecting schoolwork or sneaking a cigarette, an important aspect of being a teenager is the process of developing a sense of personal identity.
One of the ways that is growing in popularity is the prevalence of oral piercings. If the piercing is carried out by a professional and is kept clean, then all should be well. However, the Royal College of Surgeons and the British Association of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons find that half of tongue piercings result in complications. Similarly, one in five cases of lip piercings leads to problems.
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