What helps tongue swelling go down faster?

Swelling can be minimized by using crushed ice as often as possible on the tongue and allow it to melt.

Chamomile tea, make up a pot add sugar to taste and then pour it into ice cube trays and freeze it. Use these when the swelling is worst, first thing in the morning. Chamomile is a natural anti-inflammatory.

ibuprofen, Advil & Midol are also easy access anti-inflammatory which will help to keep the swelling suppressed.

Avoiding spicy foods and foods that involve a great deal of chewing during the early stages of the piercing is a good idea.

Dairy products like yogurt, ice cream, milk and cream will leave a residue on the tongue that will support bacterial growth so try to avoid these for the first few days just to stay safe.

Oral rinses should be kept to a minimum (in the morning and before bed) brush the teeth twice daily is fine however avoid brushing the tongue as this can annoy the piercing.