PART 2 UPDATE
First of all, I am so sorry that I haven't made updated videos yet. I will someday, but I think I need to be on the other side of this first. I started to make the updated video three times and haven't posted them. I do think that I've personally replied back to all of the emails and DM's and comments with questions, please comment if I missed yours and I'll do my best to reply.
So phase 2 was awful - wearing the expander, the splint [lower facial appliance, is genuinely what my ppl called it but others refer to it as a splint], and metal braces at the same time was painful and created such a significant lisp and mouth fatigue that I could barely talk for about 9 months. It created a type of depression in me that I did not expect, coupled with other life circumstances at that time it was incredibly difficult and changed a LOT about my life. This is the big reason why I haven't made updated videos, it still feels heavy to talk about it because I'm still in the process. After all this time, I'm still not on the other side yet. I'm in the third phase now with Invisalign and it's okay. My TMJ pain is down from 8-9/10 to 2-3/10 which is amazing. That alone might be worth it. My face is still crooked and my teeth still do not touch which creates dental problems that I am becoming concerned about. I honestly have no idea how they will ever touch at this point and it gives me a feeling of extraordinary frustration, anger, and some hopelessness about it. I really do want to provide an update because I'm so glad this is creating awareness that there are other options but I have no clue if this is the right and best treatment for other people or not. I'm still not sure if I recommend it, if I'd say it worked, or was worth it yet. Insurance finally covered 50% which helped but it's been a long road that I'm still on.
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This might shock you, as it did me, but there is an ALTERNATIVE to orthognathic surgery for severe TMJ disorder and pain. I'm not a doctor, none of this is medical advice, this is simply me sharing my journey. This video is about Phase 1.
My Doctor is S. Kent Lauson located in Denver, CO, from his book "Straight Talk About Crooked Teeth"
Check it out here if you would like, I found it super helpful to see the full treatment process: amzn.to/33NZwnP
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