Oh dear...

[saviourseph]

My bottom gum appears to be receding. I think I know why - there was a kissing-related incident a couple of weeks ago with my labret and the area's been hurting ever since but still, yikes. D:

Anyone know what I can do about it? I looked on BME Wiki and someone mentioned that using a CBR instead of a labret stud could stop it rubbing against the gums and prevent further erosion - think this is worth a shot? Any other ideas?

(visiting the dentist isn't an option right now - I'm not registered with one (still on a waiting list) so can only get treatment for emergencies)

Comments

[galhea.livejournal.com]

I had three labrets but now only have one, and I have a ring in it just for comfort. My gums are already pretty receded but I don't really care, lol. My advice is to get a CBR that's fitted to your lip snugly, but not too snug. I'm not sure offhand the dimensions of the rings, but if you weren't across the pond I'd lend you a spare, lol. I have... quite a collection of random piercing jewelry I don't use anymore now that I've taken out about half my piercings. I used to have ~30 and am now down to 15.

Also, if you have it, I'm using the straight bars with balls on each end for my snakebites, which would also work to prevent erosion in your gums. However, anything with a round back can slip through if you're not careful. I personally prefer rings, but my snakebites are a pain in the ass to get rings in myself, so I used the bars.