Hey everyone. The title of this post isn't "Day XYZ" because frankly I've lost track of time. It has been over a year (I think) since my jaw surgery and much has happened. For starters, I have my braces off again. And so far, my teeth haven't shifted back.
I also didn't go through with getting my wisdom teeth pulled. My dentist really really wanted me to, but my orthodontist really didn't want me to. So in the end, I figured it wouldn't be good to pull teeth unless it was a last resort. Instead, the orthodontist just shaved them down to prevent them from interfering with my bite. As for the nerve damage, the feeling in my cheeks is not 100%, nor will it ever be. I can taste things pretty well, just not with the very tip of my tongue.
An interesting sidenote: a coworker from the engineering department of my company happened upon my post (I advertise this blog with my AdWords account) and emailed me for advice. I guess jaw surgery is a shared experience.
The anxiety before taking the plunge is understandable. I went through it myself. Nowhere is this more evident than in the posts from my previous post. The common question seems to be whether the surgery was worth it.
For me, it wasn't a case of vanity, but a case of medical necessity. Without a correct bite, I would suffer jaw problems, teeth problems, and nutrition problems down the road. So of course it was worth the pain and inconvenience.
Let's consider this chapter closed for now. All is well. But please continue submitting your questions. Dear reader, if you're going through the recovery process, I encourage you to document the process and post regular updates.
Peace!
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