Monday, August 2, 2010

World’s Most Expensive Braces

If you think Invisalign braces are expensive, think again. The London Lingual Orthodontic Clinic has developed a process that puts other dental braces to shame—at least in terms of pricing. Their “couture” braces are the most expensive braces in the world.

Unlike other invisible braces, these bespoke braces are very much meant to be seen—once they’re out of your mouth, at least. Until then, they’re bracketed to the backs of the teeth where they remain inconspicuous. Afterwards, however, the gold alloy braces can be used as jewelry.

That’s not the only luxury feature of the braces, though, as they’re custom fit to the teeth using a 3D optical scanner and wax casts. The results are not only comfortable, but also have little effect on the wearer’s speech.

The process costs from £4,000 to £8,500—or approximately US $6,000 to $13,000.

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