11 Weeks and Counting
Hey Jaw Fans, I am sorry for not updating you as much as I have in the past, and I hope to get you more frequent updates. I will do a brief recap of what has happened since my last post. Orthodontist: I had scans taken to get a new wire for my bottom braces. Yes, the braces journey continues and feels like it is never ending. Once we move all my teeth back to where they need to be (which were only moved for surgery), then I can have my teeth back. Teeth Pain: Meh. The nerve feeling is coming back so that means my teeth will have pain. I no longer have to wear the rubber bands on my braces all day, just at nighttime, so that has helped a lot with the pain. TMJ Pain: This is what I was worried about in terms of the double jaw surgery not addressing my TMJ issues. For those who haven't read all my posts (no judgment), the surgery was not specifically for my TMJ issues, but for my other two issues (open bite and pushed back lower jaw). The only pain I have TMJ-wise is if I try to chew...