Yes I was in a sever accident and my face /head hit steering wheel and then windshield...my seat belt saved my life... saved me from going threw windshield. was stopped behind other cars in school xing zone and a semi hit me from behind. Thats how I got t.n. and after a bit the docs realized my nerve was snapped ...the anesthesia dolorosa from that part of the nerve, ...and the plate screws on that side are to close to that area.

You have a dental pain specialist. how cool is that.
naww i dont surf but have plenty of friends that do.. Ever hear of New Smyrna Beach ? It is the shark bite capital of the world.Its very near where I live too, so far we only have like 4 this year. and another down on west coast south of us. so 5

Please be careful with dentists some can just do work for money and make the pain worse but it sounds like you have a knowledgeable dentist and that is great. also you seem very informed another plus. I too had LOTS of mouth and teeth work done after auto accident with the T.N. stuff hounding me , so I understand the need to fix things before moving on to controlling the pain. I will be keeping you in my thoughts and positive wishes . Its is nice to have a new friend way over in Cal. Have a great weekend and may it be pain free.
PEACE
BMW