Thelabret piercingis steeped in history in the ancient Americas (viaFashion History Timeline).

The labret piercing was eventually worn by all genders across the Americas and had a variety of meanings.

Nowadays, the labret is a fashion accessory and body modification.

Woman smiling with smiley piercing

As cool as that sounds, is there a risk that a smiley piercing could damage your teeth?

Basically, metal and any part of your mouth aren’t the greatest of combinations.

Like any piercing, there are risks of infection or rejection.

Woman showing teeth and smiley piercing

These are the things you should avoid after having a smiley piercing

Woman showing teeth and smiley piercing