28/05/2026
I get asked a lot if we offer smiley piercings. The answer is yes but there’s are a lot of things I would discuss fully before proceeding with this piercing
A smiley piercing (or frenulum piercing) goes through the thin flap of tissue connecting the inside of your upper lip to your upper gums. Hidden when your mouth is closed, it only peeks out when you smile. A smiley piercing is a quick, highly discreet oral modification that accentuates your grin.
Pros to a smiley piercing:
⭐️ It stays hidden under your lip during a normal expression. You can easily conceal it in corporate or formal environments by keeping a straight face, revealing the jewellery only when you smile.
⭐️ Because the tissue in the upper lip frenulum is very thin and has fewer nerve endings than cartilage, the piercing process is usually described as a quick, mild pinch. This piercing heals super quick compared to other piercings due to how thin the frenulum is.
⭐️ Once healed, it’s easy to change up your look using lightweight jewelry like circular barbells, captive bead rings, or seamless hoops that pop into view when you grin.
Cons:
⭐️ Because the jewelry sits directly against your teeth, it can chip enamel or cause your gums to recede. This is a very high maintainer oral piercing
⭐️ Due to the frenulum being so thin, the body can easily reject the jewellery, or the piercing can accidentally tear if snagged.
⭐️ If your frenulum is too small or thin then may be told that you lack the anatomy for it
