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Some dentists send their patients away with a free toothbrush or some complimentary floss - but an orthodontist in North Carolina is sending his customers away with a free gun in their goodie bag.
Gladwell Orthodontics in Wake Forest, North Carolina, partnered with a local gun shop to promote their Invisalign treatment.
The two-days 'Grins & Glocks' promotion offered a free Glock 19 or a silver membership for Youngsville Gun Club & Range to those who signed up for the teeth-straightening service.
Despite sparking public outrage - the bizarre advertising partnership is actually legal.
The silver level at the Youngsville gun business - which is usually $735/year - offers members free access to the shooting range from Tuesday through Sunday, access to member-only events and exclusive prices for renting the business's guns.
Gladwell Orthodontics in Wake Forest, North Carolina, partnered with a local gun shop to promote their Invisalign treatment (pictured: Dr. Jason Gladwell)
The two-days 'Grins & Glocks' promotion offered a free Glock 19 or a silver membership for Youngsville Gun Club & Range to those who signed up for the teeth-straightening service
Silver level membership holders can rent a handgun for $15, a rifle for $20, a submachine gun for $50 and a belt fed machine gun for $75.
Glock 19s typically sell for around $500 while Invisalign treatment can cost as much as $10,000.
The unique promotion has stirred nationwide controversy - with many people not understanding how this deal is legal.
'It’s mind-blowing to me, that an organization that I think of as trying to provide health care to the people in the community is partnering
