I apologize for being a couple of days late with this... I had an emergency in the family and was not able to find time. I do plan on adding pictures, but right now the camera on my phone is broken. I'm hoping to have that fixed within the next couple of weeks.
The jaw popping and locking has gotten better in the last month. I think I may have hurt my jaw while trying to unlock it and that made it more painful for awhile until it healed. It does still pop and and lock up, but not too bad right now. It may even be weather related... I'm pretty sure that's a thing. I never regained feeling in my chin, lip, and gums. I still have sensations, so there may still be hope. Everyone has a different opinion on how long it takes the nerves to heal. The longest I saw was 18 months. I'm used to the numbness now though, so if it is something you are afraid of happening, it isn't all that bad. More annoying at times than anything. I have said this several times, but once you get past that first couple of weeks, time flies by. If you are following my journey, you are probably wondering if it is worth the pain and inconvenience. I would do it all over again if I had to. This process was 100% worth it in the end, but it won't always feel that way. You will wonder why you did this to yourself, but those moments of discouragement are just moments. The results of a comfortable bite is something you will be thankful for the rest of your life. Personally, I am grateful that I no longer have to always be thinking about holding my jaw forward so that I look "normal." I can relax and not care anymore and know that I do not look and feel deformed. That alone made this worth it for me. I have really enjoyed everyone's emails and questions. Please don't hesitate to ask me questions or what your concerns may be. I'd love to help!
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