I agree that stainless steel is bad for coffee (glass-vacuum carafes are cheap and effective), but it usually takes awhile, an hour or more, before I notice a significant change in flavor from exposure to steel. On the rare occasion that I cannot avoid using a travel mug, I use this thermos tumbler.
Braces cost is around $4000-$6000. Braces cost $3,000-$10,000 depending on location and also on what kind of dentist does them, general dentist (cheaper) or orthodontist (more expensive). In European countries Braces usually cost about $5,000 nowadays.
1 Orthotics cost about $10 -$80 for off-the-shelf inserts or about $200-$800 for custom-made models. 2  A brace can cost about $10 -$60 for an over-the-counter model -- or from $500-$2,000 or more for a custom-made brace.3  For example, FootSmart.com charges about $10-$60 for over-the-counter braces and supports for flat feet. For example, Aetna plans cover flat feet treatment only for children. 2  For patients not covered by health insurance, flat feet treatment typically costs less than $200 for off-the-shelf orthotics or brace. 3  Or, it can cost from $200-$2,000 for custom orthotics or a custom brace.