*Midline Piercings-Correct Positioning is critical with tongue piercings. The correct place is in the midline, on the front third of the tongue far enough back so that the jewelry does not hit the teeth when speaking but not so far back that the piercing is stretched when swallowing or yawning. The further back the piercing the worse the swelling and pain during the first week.
* Side Piercings
Piercings at the side of the tongue should only be undertaken by very experienced piercers.
*Horizontal Piercings
These are very likely to cause nerve damage and are never recommended.
