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Can I clean my tongue piercing with normal salt?

Hi I pierced my tongue 3 days ago but I have been cleaning it with normal salt. Can I use normal salt to clean it aswell if I dont have sea salt? Because its the third day and its got a bit of a yellow color around it now.

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Answer #1

sea salt is better but if you dont have any use normal saalt but also gently brush were the yello is with your toothbrush with warm water good luck. x

Answer #2

no you cant it has to be sea salt with water if you use normal salt it slows down the healing process look up tongue peircing guide its written by a doctor it tells you everything !! it really helps

Answer #3

noo!!

Answer #4

I pierced my tongue about 10 years ago and I only rinced my mouth with Listerine mouthwash never had a problem.

Answer #5

I also had my tongue pierced about 10yrs ago and I put listerine in a bottle and for the first 2-3 days I would rince my mouth with it every 2-3 hrs and after I ate and I never had a problem.

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