A form of lip piercing, where people place a stud in the middle of the bottom lip where it meets the chin may increase the risk of receding gums. Researchers from the Ohio State University in Columbus ...

"Our study found that many people with oral piercings had deep pockets and gaps around their teeth, and receding and bleeding gums," said study author Professor Clemens Walter of University Medicine ...

Oral piercings should be removed to save teeth and gums, urged dental professionals displaying an e-poster at EuroPerio10, the world's leading congress in periodontology and implant dentistry ...

Decorative studs, rings and other lip piercings can seriously damage gums and increase the risk of infections, tooth sensitivity and tooth loss, a new study suggests. Ohio State University researchers ...

Getting your tongue or lips pierced? Don't be surprised when your dentist is unhappy about it. These piercings can do damage to your teeth and gums, a new study warns. "Our study found that many ...

Baltimore, Maryland…Numerous case reports and a few clinical studies have examined the association between tongue piercing and receding gums, and oral piercing, typically involving the tongue and/or ...