I seem to be in the boat with Gabe. I had a partial mandibulectomy
with a reconstruction of the bone, but it failed and they took
the fake jawbone out. I too have teeth on the top that have nothin
on the bottom because of the flap. I had a bad case of biting my
cheek but a dentist has now given me a mouthquard that helps somewhat. I think I look awful, but am OK with it as long as I get
to live. My husband says that I don't look that bad. I think my
new dentist summed it up when she said the inside of my mouth must
feel so bad and different- that that is how I perceive myself on the outside. She also said I did not look bad, just a scar.
BIG one though and also neck disection and trach.
It will just become the new normal for you. I am trying to live
with it for now.
Gabe, did you have reconstruction?
Take care,
Debbie