What are Angel Fang Piercings? (2024)

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What are Angel Fang Piercings? ›

Angel fangs consist of two symmetrical piercings placed above the top lip. Unlike angel bites, fangs are pierced vertically, exiting from the bottom of the top lip. These piercings are worn with curved barbells (like vertical labret and eyebrow piercings).

Are angel fangs piercings safe? Yes, but it's worth noting that all piercings present the possibility of an infection if not cared for properly. Angel fangs are partially in the mouth, so keeping them clean is essential. Every time you drink, eat or smoke, rinse your mouth with a non-alcoholic mouthwash.

Angel bite piercings are double piercings that sit symmetrically above the upper lip. The name doesn't seem to have a traceable origin, but they're referred to by a number of other titles, including anti-bites and Madonna Monroe piercings.

The jewelry rubs against the surface of your gums and teeth when you talk or eat. This can damage your tooth enamel, causing erosion and gingivitis. Swelling. You can expect swelling in the first few days.

Anyone getting pierced or having jewelry inserted into a piercing must provide proof of age and identification. This includes minors who are accompanied by a parent.

Generally, infection is the most common side effect of a piercing, and it all depends on where you get it done. The ear, which is relatively exposed, is a low risk area, while genital piercings are the most high-risk area. It can also depend on what kind of piercing -- a post, ring or loop -- you get in a given area.

It's not uncommon for people to cringe when they think of piercing their genitals. And they have good reason to! Genital piercings are the most painful of the bunch. This is because your genitals are extremely sensitive and contain an incredibly high amount of nerve endings.

Like most piercings, angel fangs are anatomy dependent. The upper lip must be fleshy enough to accommodate a piece of jewelry. If you are considering this piercing, an experienced piercer can assess if your anatomy works!

Rhino and Nasallang Piercings

These are definitely up there with the rarest and most unusual piercings! We must note that these piercings are rare for a reason. They are not something we would generally offer to the general public, simply because they are quite extreme and carry a certain amount of risk.

They're supposed to be spread out like that. Now, angel fangs are just an evolution of angel bites, where instead of going it straight through the whip. inside the mouth, it goes a curve barbell through the lip, and then a phantom bottom.

What to know before getting a medusa piercing? ›

FYI: A Medusa piercing is typically done with a labret stud made from implant-grade titanium with a 14 gauge or 16 gauge post. The jewelry should be longer to accommodate swelling during the healing phase. Once you're fully healed, you'll need to go back to swap it out for a smaller piece.

Apart from biting, chewing, and eating, the sharp canine teeth attractive attributes make a person's smile look better. It also tends to give a good shape to your facial muscles resulting in a beautiful facial structure. This is the superficial function of these canine teeth.

Hardware: 18G to 14G lip studs with a simple bead or gemstone are the most common jewelry choice. However, like the snake bite piercing, you can opt for hoop styles, like captive bead rings or seamless rings, as well. Healing: The average timeframe for the angel bites piercings to heal is 4 to 12 weeks.

Any reputable body piercing studio will have an over 16 policy unless with a parent. Intimate piercings are 18 and over.

It is very important to ensure that these are being done on folks who have the anatomy to properly support them, with these risks of migration and scarring. If someone's upper lip is too thin or is very flat and doesn't have a stable ridge, it's likely you may not have the anatomy for these.

It was about a 4 out of 10, but everyone's pain tolerance is different.

Micro labrets or discs or sometimes even small balls can be more comfortable depending on your preferences. These pose little threat to your teeth and gums with proper placement and jewelry.

Along with the nostrils and belly button, the earlobes are the safest and most common body part to be pierced. The flesh of the earlobe heals well when the area is cleaned regularly and the piercing is done at the proper angle.

A medusa piercing places a stud in the philtrum, the groove directly under the nose and above the center of the lips. People may refer to this as a Cupid's bow piercing. Oral piercings have the potential to result in damage to the gums or teeth, causing recesses, gingivitis, or wearing of the enamel.