Piercings, am I old fashioned?

Note only does tongue piercing result in cracked teeth but I'm sure my Dr told me it could result in cancer of the tongue.

A friend's daughter told her she was getting a nose ring - my friend's reaction was "oh that's a good look - especially when you have a cold!"

I agree it is an unneccessary health risk tegan - mouths are full of bacteria and why give them something else to grow on.

I don't like to see babies with piercings - or young children for that matter. I was in my 30s before I had my rebellion and had my ears pierced - and have never regretted it; but at least it was my decision.

Thanks again for all the advice and suggestions, it seems his tongue will remain unpierced! (I hope the rest of him does too!)
I haven't spoken to DS and not so D DIL altho DGS says his Mum has said to try his ear first so it looks as if parental permission will be granted
I should add that I was far too scared to have my ears pierced but it has allowed me to collect 'screw' earings by trailing around Antique Fairs!!!!

Me too, Goldengirl,
I was in my 30s when I had my ears pierced.
I think its best to wait until mid 20s or your 30s before deciding to have piercings or tatoos.

I never fancied having my ears pierced because I have a mole on the back of one lobe. During nursing lectures I was told that there could have been heavy bleeding had I had them pierced. Do people check for moles before proceeding ?

I was the same as golden girl and maxgran - in my 30's before I had my ears pierced. No regrets at all now. I have a box with dozens of earrings, studs and dangly ones. Can't resist buying more when I see unusual ones.

Meant to add that there's nothing else pierced though. Quite makes my eyes water when I hear some of the stories of sensitive areas with piercings

How else would one keep ones diamond earrings safe?

I wanted to wear nice earrings for my sister's wedding at which I was a bridesmaid - I was 27 - so she did them for me with a hypodermic on a quiet afternoon in casualty where she was a house officer. I don't feel dressed without earrings.

Sorry* Grannyknot* it seems you have been attributed with my problem!
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You seem far wiser than me and would know what to say immediately!!!

OMG OGM ... and wise, me? Thanks anyway! (Only just seen this).

First thing I did when I went to university, have my ears pierced. I found clip-on earrings quite painful so it seemed like a good idea. Then I stopped wearing earrings regularly when baby DS took to grabbing at them. Then the holes closed up completely and I haven't had them repierced. Gave my earrings to one of my DDiLs.