Mouth tattoos refer to any tattoo inside the mouth or on the lips. This can be either on the palate (roof of the mouth) or cheek, however, the most popular place is the inside of the bottom lip.
Some people also have lip tattoos around the edge of the mouth as a way of having permanent ‘lip liner’. This would also be classed as a mouth tattoo.
Health advice on mouth tattoos
Because of the potential harm to your health, mouth tattoos are never recommended.
Any tattoo comes with risks, however, mouth tattoos come with added dangers. Unlike tattoos on the outside of the skin, mouth tattoos are placed on soft tissue. This makes it extremely difficult to cover, protect and keep clean.
The mouth is constantly exposed to foreign substances – like food and drinks, as well as any anything else you might put in the mouth. This means the open wound, caused as a result of the tattoo, is more prone to damage and infection.
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Grillz / Grills
Grillz are removable decorative tooth covers. They are often made of gold, silver or jewel-encrusted precious metals that snap over one or more teeth.
They have been around in some form for thousands of years as a way of showing social status but made their way into mainstream pop culture in the early 1980s. They’re still worn today by many celebrities such as Nicki Minaj, Kanye West, Justin Bieber and Jay-Z.
Grillz are often used as a form of self-expression and identity, and an opportunity to show off something … but they may not be a healthy choice for your smile.
Safety concerns
Grillz are not recommended because they could pose to your oral health and hygiene.
By wearing Grillz you might increase your risk of tooth decay and gum disease. This is because plaque can get trapped between it and the tooth’s surface.
When plaque builds up, it can have serious consequences to your health. Plaque reacts to sugars in your food and drinks and forms…
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Keeping your mouth safe while playing sport
Many sports pose a potential danger for your mouth when there is a chance of other people, or objects, coming into contact with it. This is just as true for non-contact sports as it is for those sports that have contact.
Looking after your mouth and oral health when playing sport is important. The good news is that during this time, there are some easy and effective steps to help protect your teeth and gums and keep your smile safe.
Common mouth injuries in sport
Between 13% and 39% of all dental injuries in the UK are linked to accidents during sport and it also accounts for around 25% of children injuring or losing front teeth.
Contact sports are increasingly popular which has resulted in a rise of traumatic dental injuries.
Common sporting injuries that can put your mouth at risk include:
Soft tissue injuries to lips and gums (cuts, bruises etc).
Broken teeth.
Tooth loss.
Tooth misalignment.
What to do when things go wrong
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