Sorry for being M.I.A. for the past couple of months... Grad school has been crazy!
Not too much to report on other than numbness and jaw popping. Numbness and feeling has not changed at all. I am still numb in the left side of my lip and chin and inside along my gums, but I still have random sensations and poking feelings from time to time. I am just now starting to not notice the numbness as much and I'm getting used to it. Like I've mentioned, it can take a year or longer for the feeling to return and if it doesn't, I would still have gone through with this entire process. To have my teeth fit comfortably together and not have to hold my jaw forward to look "normal," makes it worth it. I would honestly say that I'd do it again even if I needed double jaw surgery and a genioplasty in order to achieve these results. 3 months of pain, discomfort, and inconvenience is nothing compared to a lifetime of a comfortable, fully functioning, and beautiful smile! Since my last post, my jaw popping has increased quite a bit. It feels as if my jaw slightly pops out of place and I am unable to close my jaws fully until it pops. It's a little painful and sometimes my jaw feels sore afterwords. I may get it checked out one day, but for now it isn't too big of an issue for me to make an appointment. I believe that is all there is to update you all on! Thank you all so much who have read my blog posts and followed me through my journey so far! Please feel free to ask me anything you want or just seek encouragement as you venture through your own journey.
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