Well, chances are that if you are not good at it without the piercing, you won't be any better after it is pierced. Nothing beats good old-fashioned know-how. I will say that it does make it a little more interesting, and kissing is a lot more fun.

No. The risk involved with the piercing is that if it is off to the side and nick one of the large blood vessels, then it will not clot. This can be hazardous if not adequately addressed. The basic risks involved with Tongue piercing are the risk of eroding teeth, gums, and the bones on the top of your mouth. This comes down to basic placement and jewelry size, which is why it is so essential to reduce the length of the barbell as soon as possible. For more information on Tongue piercing, go to the Tongue Piercing Page and Aftercare Instructions for Oral Piercings.

There isn't. Though traditionally lip piercings were done more outside the mouth to avoid contact with teeth. In much the same way, vertical labret piercings are done.

Yes, having a metal object, aka jewelry, in your mouth that has contact with teeth, gums, and/or the bone structure of your mouth can cause damage. That's why it's essential that the piercing is placed correctly and that you wear jewelry that fits properly. However, especially with jewelry that is always in contact with the mouth, the issue may happen regardless of placement or type of jewelry.

No, it is still hard plastic against organic materials. So, plastic will cause as much damage as metal jewelry would. There is also the additional risk of ingesting plastic, and the fact that plastic jewelry is a certified biocompatible material. There is a risk of side effects from the toxins in plastic.

No, there are several reasons why all these piercings and piercing groupings have risks. From Cheek piercings causing saliva to leak out of the holes, to snake eye piercings rejecting or causing a lasting lisp, the risks are often not worth the investment.

If you are considering any of these high-risk piercings, understand that there is a reason that many of them are uncommon and not offered by most piercers. If you find someone with the piercing, ask them about their experience and research your piercer. They should give you a consultation that covers all the risks of these piercings beforehand; if they don't, chances are they are unethical or have no experience with the piercing at all.