thats good to hear, thanks.I just got mine done (3 days ago) and it was a bit hard to do physio (PEP) because i found it hard to cough, the bottom ball would catch on my teeth and pull/rip on the piercing! My tongue was still swollen and with the longer bar wouldnt have helped.I was worried I would have to remove it! Which i do not want to do because i love it! Its still a lil' swollen but its ok.And yes, ive been washing my mouth with Listerine after doing physio and nebs.