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If braces are indeed the solution for you, your orthodontist will prescribe an appliance specific for your needs. The braces may consist of bands, wires, and other fixed or removable corrective appliances.

Generally, there are three types of braces:

• Brackets: Made of stainless steel or clear or tooth-colored ceramic or plastic, brackets are bonded to the front of each tooth. Ceramic or plastic brackets are often selected for cosmetic reasons. Plastic brackets, however, may become stained and discolored by the end of treatment. Another disadvantage of ceramic or plastic brackets is that they cause more friction between the wire and brackets, which can increase treatment time.
• Lingual-type brackets: These are brackets that attach to the back of teeth, hiding the bracket from view.
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Nearby Allen Hospitals *

Presbyterian Hospital of Allen
1105 Central Expy N
Allen, TX 75013
(972)747-1000

Medical Center of McKinney
4500 Medical Center Dr
Mc Kinney, TX 75069
(972)547-8000

Centennial Medical Center
12505 Lebanon Rd
Frisco, TX 75035
(972)963-3333

HEALTHSOUTH Plano Rehabilitation Hospital
2800 W 15th St
Plano, TX 75075
(972)612-9000

Medical Center of Plano
3901 W 15th St
Plano, TX 75075
(972)596-6800

Medical Center of McKinney Wysong Campus
130 S Central Expy
Mc Kinney, TX 75070
(972)548-5300

LifeCare Hospitals of Plano
6800 Preston Rd
Plano, TX 75024
(214)473-8822

Plano Specialty Hospital
1621 Coit Rd
Plano, TX 75075
(972)758-5200

Baylor Regional Medical Center at Plano
4700 Alliance Blvd
Plano, TX 75093
(469)814-2000

Methodist Richardson Regional Medical Center
401 W Campbell Rd
Richardson, TX 75080
(972)498-4000

Baylor Medical Center at Frisco
5601 Warren Pkwy
Frisco, TX 75034
(214)407-5000

Presbyterian Hospital of Plano
6200 W Parker Rd
Plano, TX 75093
(972)608-8000

Regency Hospital of North Dallas
2225 W Parker Rd
Carrollton, TX 75010
(972)236-6800

Baylor Medical Center at Garland
2300 Marie Curie Blvd
Garland, TX 75042
(972)487-5000

Baylor Specialty Hospital Garland
2300 Marie Curie Blvd
Garland, TX 75042
(972)485-3335

Trinity Medical Center
4343 N Josey Ln
Carrollton, TX 75010
(972)492-1010

Green Oaks Hospital
7808 Cloudus Fields Dr
Dallas, TX 75251
(972)770-0858

Kindred Hospital Dallas
9525 Greenville Ave
Dallas, TX 75243
(214)355-2600

Medical City Children's Hospital
7777 Forest Ln
Dallas, TX 75230
(972)566-8888

Medical City Hospital
7777 Forest Ln
Dallas, TX 75230
(972)566-7000

Lake Pointe Medical Center
6800 Scenic Dr
Rowlett, TX 75088
(972)412-2273

Kindred Hospital Walnut Hill
8200 Walnut Hill Ln
Dallas, TX 75231
(214)345-6710

Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas
8200 Walnut Hill Ln
Dallas, TX 75231
(214)345-6789

RHD Memorial Medical Center
7 Medical Pkwy
Dallas, TX 75234
(972)247-1000

Doctors Hospital at White Rock Lake
9440 Poppy Dr
Dallas, TX 75218
(214)324-6100

Kindred Hospital White Rock
9440 Poppy Dr
Dallas, TX 75218
(214)324-6562

Medical Center of Lewisville
500 W Main St
Lewisville, TX 75057
(972)420-1000

Irving Coppell Surgical Hospital
400 W Interstate 635
Irving, TX 75063
(972)868-4000

Children's Medical Center of Dallas
1935 Medical District Dr
Dallas, TX 75235
(214)456-7000

Timberlawn Mental Health System
4600 Samuell Blvd
Dallas, TX 75228
(214)381-7181

Texas Specialty Hospital at Dallas
7955 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75235
(214)637-0000

Las Colinas Medical Center
6800 N MacArthur Blvd
Irving, TX 75039
(972)969-2000

Mary Shiels Hospital
3515 Howell St
Dallas, TX 75204
(214)443-3000

LifeCare Specialty Hospital of Dallas
6161 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75235
(214)525-6300

UT Southwestern Medical Center University Hospital St Paul
5909 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75390
(214)645-5555

UT Southwestern Medical Center
5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75390
(214)648-3111

Parkland Health & Hospital System
5201 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75235
(214)590-8000

Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children
2222 Welborn St
Dallas, TX 75219
(214)559-5000

UT Southwestern Medical Center University Hospital Zale Lipshy
5151 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75390
(214)645-5555

Baylor Specialty Hospital
3504 Swiss Ave
Dallas, TX 75204
(214)820-9700

Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation
909 N Washington Ave
Dallas, TX 75246
(214)820-9300

Baylor University Medical Center
3500 Gaston Ave
Dallas, TX 75246
(214)820-0111

Baylor Jack & Jane Hamilton Heart & Vascular Hospital
621 N Hall St
Dallas, TX 75226
(214)820-0600

Dallas Regional Medical Center
1011 N Galloway Ave
Mesquite, TX 75149
(214)320-7000

Baylor Medical Center at Irving
1901 N MacArthur Blvd
Irving, TX 75061
(972)579-8100

Denton Regional Medical Center
3535 S Interstate 35 E
Denton, TX 76210
(940)384-3535

Methodist Dallas Medical Center
1441 N Beckley Ave
Dallas, TX 75203
(214)947-8181

Baylor Regional Medical Center at Grapevine
1650 W College St
Grapevine, TX 76051
(817)481-1588

Renaissance Hospital Dallas
2929 S Hampton Rd
Dallas, TX 75224
(214)623-4400

Dallas VA Medical Center
4500 S Lancaster Rd
Dallas, TX 75216
(214)742-8387

Presbyterian Hospital of Denton
3000 North I 35
Denton, TX 76201
(940)898-7000

Baylor Medical Center at Trophy Club
2850 E Highway 114
Trophy Club, TX 76262
(817)837-4600

Presbyterian Hospital of Greenville
4215 Joe Ramsey Blvd
Greenville, TX 75401
(903)408-5000

Harris Methodist HEB Hospital
1600 Hospital Pkwy
Bedford, TX 76022
(817)685-4000

Harris Methodist Springwood
1608 Hospital Pkwy
Bedford, TX 76022
(817)355-7700

Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital
3020 W Wheatland Rd
Dallas, TX 75237
(972)708-8600

Methodist Charlton Medical Center
3500 W Wheatland Rd
Dallas, TX 75237
(214)947-7777

Renaissance Hospital Terrell
1551 Highway 34 S
Terrell, TX 75160
(972)563-7611

Select Specialty Hospital South Dallas
800 Kirnwood Dr
Desoto, TX 75115
(972)780-6500

Glen Oaks Hospital
301 E Division St
Greenville, TX 75402
(903)454-6000

Hickory Trail Hopsital
2000 N Old Hickory Trl
Desoto, TX 75115
(972)298-7323

Terrell State Hospital
1200 E Brin St
Terrell, TX 75160
(972)563-6452

Southwest Surgical Hospital
1612 Hurst Town Center Dr
Hurst, TX 76054
(817)345-4100

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