Identification

• A tongue piercing is commonly a single piercing near the middle of the tongue, a bit closer to the front than than the back.
  
  

Bars

• Tongue piercings are usually adorned with a bar. These bars come in multiple colors and various sizes, worn depending on personal preference.
  
  

Speech

• According to a study published in the Journal of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, tongue piercings directly affect speech patterns from a few days to more than a month after piercing.
  
  

Swelling

• After getting a tongue piercing, there is a period of swelling that lasts for about six to eight weeks. During this time, wearers typically use larger bar.
  
  

Tooth Damage

• Tongue piercings have been known to cause damage to teeth, such as fractures and chips when they are accidentally bit down on.