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Title
Policy on Intraoral/Perioral Piercing and Oral Jewelry/Accessories.
Abstract
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry's policy on oral piercing and jewelry is presented, which opposes the piercing of and wearing of jewelry in intraoral and perioral tissues including the tongue, lips, and cheeks due to health risks including gingival inflammation, infection, and speech impediment.