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Oral piercings can crack your back teeth
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Oral piercings can crack your back teeth

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When you bite down on an oral piercing, the bead becomes a tiny, hard object caught between your teeth. A strong bite can chip or crack a tooth, and severe damage may need a crown to protect it.

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