Jonesing for braces.

• Position: Fashion - Orthopedic braces as fashion accessories - Brief article

Getting braces is one of the most dreaded experiences of American teendom. But braces have become such a fashion and status symbol in Southeast Asian countries like Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia that some teens are actually sporting fake braces. The self-applied fashion accessory comes in a variety of colors and themes, like Mickey Mouse or Hello Kitty. Beauty salons sell them for about $100. Real braces, by contrast, cost about $1,200 in Asia...