Why No Smiles?

With all the hardware in my mouth, it's just not possible to smile. On June 4th, that should all change when the arch bars come off. Just 11 more days!!!

Most of the external swelling seems less, with just a little left around my lips and chin. In addition, all the external bruising is pretty much gone. As the bruising went away, it was like watching the fall colors change from black & blue to yellow to ugly yellow, to gone.

Internally, my lips and gums feel swollen. My chin, roof of my mouth, lower lip and gums are still numb and have little feeling. Over the next few weeks the numbness should go away.

Pictures Taken May 23, 2009, 17 Days Post Op