Category Archives: 6. Appointments & Check-ups

Real Ortho Appointment

Today I stopped in to see my Incognito Hidden Braces orthodontist, and I really had an appointment (unlike last Tuesday). I thought I’d be getting a wire change, but he said I will get my upper wire changed next time. … Continue reading

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False Alarm Appointment

I showed up to my orthodontic appointment, and the receptionist looked at me like I was crazy!  I then realized….I had the appointment in my calendar on the wrong day.  That is sooo odd for me. I’m quite particular about … Continue reading

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I Broke My Wire

So, remember that time I went to the orthodontist and found out that I broke my wire on my Incognito Hidden Braces?!  That was not-so-awesome. I. Feel. Awful. The thing is, I don’t even know how it happened!  I don’t … Continue reading

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Dental Check-up Number Two

This week has been dental health week for me.  I went to the orthodontist on Monday to see how my Incognito Hidden Braces were doing, and today (Friday), I’m off to the dentist for a cleaning. I was a bit … Continue reading

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Chain Elastics

Today was certainly an adventure with my Incognito Hidden Braces. First, I woke up with a random sore at the corner of my mouth. It cracks and hurts every time I open up to speak or eat.  I put some … Continue reading

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Wire Change Today!

Today, I went to visit my orthodontist to get my second wire change for my Incognito Braces.  The first one was a bit rough as it was the first wire that went all the way to the back of my teeth, … Continue reading

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Six Months with Incognito Braces? Seriously?!

As of October 27, 2011, I’ve officially had my Incognito Hidden Braces on for more than six months. That’s right! I’ve spent half a year of my life with my glowing golden brackets…and I wouldn’t change it for anything. I … Continue reading

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Off to the Orthodontist

What better way to welcome myself back to work and, well, life than a quick trip to the orthodontist.  I use the term “quick” lightly as appointments with lingual braces like mine tend to take a bit more time. First … Continue reading

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First Trip to the Dentist…with Incognito Braces

I just became a side show attraction at my dentist’s office! As the only patient in the office with Incognito Hidden Braces, my appointment soon escalated from “general cleaning” to a line-up of hygienists who couldn’t wait to take a … Continue reading

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Must. Get. Wire. Fixed. Hygiene’s fixed, too!!

Have you ever had a sliver?  Maybe a small piece of fibreglass or wood so small that you could barely see it, but it made itself very well known that it was there?  That’s kind of what happened to me … Continue reading

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