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Deadline Extended: Send Us Your Embarrassing Orthodontics Story

Katy Perry in "Last Friday Night"Did you have braces? Did something weird happen as a result of said orthodontics?

Then you should consider entering our newly-extended Embarrassing Orthodontics Story contest, sponsored by the good folks at VCO Orthodontics in Rosslyn.

Readers will vote on their favorite story (don’t worry, we won’t use your last name if you don’t want us to) and you could win professional tooth whitening sessions from VCO — perfect for anyone who has a special occasion coming up or who just wants to get rid of some stubborn coffee stains.

Send the short version of the story to us at [email protected], with a relevant photo if one is available. The new deadline is Tuesday, Oct. 4.

See more details on the contest here.

Thank you to VCO for sponsoring — be sure to check out their Invisalign service and their other modern ortho offerings.