Welcome To
A Journey Through Temporomandibular Joint Replacement
Written by Toni Bull
About A Journey Through Temporomandibular Joint Replacement
The Author
Hi I'm Toni, the Author of 'A Journey Through Temporomandibular Joint Replacement'.
I'm an Adult Nurse, Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor), mother to Noah Harry, runner, Deltiologist (collector of postcards), lover of seaside/beach signs, and huge fan of the Titanic (film and history).
I have multiple long term health conditions; antiphospholipid syndrome, Raynaud's, Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder and Osteoarthritis (in multiple joints). I am the proud owner of bilateral titanium temporomandibular joint replacements (right side replaced in February 2022 and left side replaced in March 2024). Along with various allergies and intolerances!
Over the last 5 years I have faced so many challenges navigating patient life, even though I am a nurse. This journey has taught me the power of strength, determination, resilience. and positivity. Now, I want to use my experience, and my knowledge, as both a patient and a nurse, to inspire and give hope to others braving this journey.
The Book
Facing the prospect of a Temporomandibular Joint “TMJ” Replacement?
Feeling shocked, numb, overwhelmed, scared, confused, frightened, unprepared?
Then look no further.
This book will guide you through all the stages involved in the process of TMJ replacement.
As a nurse with over 14 years’ experience, I will share with you my own TMJ story, and take you on a step by step journey of my recovery post TMJ Replacement, sharing the highs and lows in a true and unedited account.
This will be followed by eleven inspirational stories from other patients, who’ve also been through TMJ replacement.
These real life perspectives will give you a much better idea of what to expect. Enabling you to become fully prepared to face your own TMJ replacement journey.
Along the way you will find some inspirational quotes and poems, to comfort and inspire you, and give you hope, when you need it most.
“Helping you to find strength in the face of adversity”.
My book isn’t just a guide for those facing the prospect of, or going through, Temporomandibular Joint Replacement. I also wrote it as an Autobiography of the difficult health journey I've been on since 2019, and how becoming unwell with my jaw, led me to start running. Running has helped me through the challenges I've faced over the past few years and gave me something positive to focus on. So for family, friends and acquaintances, this book will give you a true and honest insight into what navigating life with long term conditions is really like.