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Is Swollen And Ripped Frenulum In Tongue After Piercing Serious?

My girlfirend had a piercing in tonuge in the frenulum... She changed the piercing 5 days ago, and the new one wasn't very good, the frenulum swelled, and now it rippid, she says it torn the frenulum and now she is scared.. can you please help us and tell us what to do? will it heal from itself or should she visit a doctor?
Tue, 3 Feb 2015
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As she is having swelling, either it is inflammed or infected. SO, if I were your treating doctor I would have prescribed you oral ans local antibiotic mouth washes for relief. Please consult your doctor at the earliest. All the best.
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Is Swollen And Ripped Frenulum In Tongue After Piercing Serious?

Thanks for asking in healthcaremagic forum As she is having swelling, either it is inflammed or infected. SO, if I were your treating doctor I would have prescribed you oral ans local antibiotic mouth washes for relief. Please consult your doctor at the earliest. All the best.