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What Types of Braces Are Available?

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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Fairview Southdale Hospital
6401 France Ave S
Edina, MN 55435
(952)924-5000

Fairview Ridges Hospital
201 E Nicollet Blvd
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952)892-2000

Minneapolis VA Medical Center
1 Veterans Dr
Minneapolis, MN 55417
(612)725-2000

Methodist Hospital
6500 Excelsior Blvd
Saint Louis Park, MN 55426
(952)993-5000

Abbott Northwestern Hospital
800 E 28th St
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612)863-4000

Sister Kenny Rehabilitation Institute
800 E 28th St
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612)863-4495

Children's Hospitals and Clinics Minneapolis
2525 Chicago Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612)813-6000

Phillips Eye Institute
2215 Park Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612)775-8800

St Francis Regional Medical Center
1455 St Francis Ave
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952)403-3000

Shriners Hospital for Children Twin Cities
2025 E River Pkwy
Minneapolis, MN 55414
(612)596-6100

University of Minnesota Medical Center Fairview Riverside Campus
2414 S 7th St
Minneapolis, MN 55454
(612)672-6000

Hennepin County Medical Center
701 Park Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55415
(612)873-3000

University of Minnesota Medical Center Fairview University Campus
500 Harvard St SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
(612)626-3000

Children's Hospitals and Clinics St Paul
345 N Smith Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651)220-6000

St Joseph's Hospital
69 W Exchange St
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651)232-3000

United Hospital
333 N Smith Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651)241-8000

Regency Hospital of Minneapolis
1300 Hidden Lake Pkwy
Golden Valley, MN 55422
(763)588-2750

North Memorial Medical Center
3300 Oakdale Ave N
Robbinsdale, MN 55422
(763)520-5200

Bethesda Rehabilitation Hospital Saint Paul
559 Capitol Blvd
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651)232-2000

Regions Hospital
640 Jackson St
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651)254-3456

Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare
200 E University Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651)291-2848

Woodwinds Health Campus
1925 Woodwinds Dr
Woodbury, MN 55125
(651)232-0100

St John's Hospital
1575 Beam Ave
Maplewood, MN 55109
(651)232-7000

Unity Hospital
550 Osborne Rd
Fridley, MN 55432
(763)236-5000

Regina Medical Center
1175 Nininger Rd
Hastings, MN 55033
(651)480-4100

Queen of Peace Hospital
301 Second St NE
New Prague, MN 56071
(952)758-4431

Fairview Maple Grove Medical Center
14500 99th Ave N
Maple Grove, MN 55369
(763)898-1000

Ridgeview Medical Center
500 S Maple St
Waconia, MN 55387
(952)442-2191

Northfield Hospital
2000 North Ave
Northfield, MN 55057
(507)646-1000

Mercy Hospital
4050 Coon Rapids Blvd
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
(763)236-6000

Anoka-Metro Regional Treatment Center
3301 7th Ave N
Anoka, MN 55303
(651)431-5000

Lakeview Hospital
927 Churchill St W
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651)439-5330

Cannon Falls Medical Center
1116 W Mill St
Cannon Falls, MN 55009
(507)263-4221

Hudson Hospital
405 Stageline Rd
Hudson, WI 54016
(715)531-6000

River Falls Area Hospital
1629 E Division St
River Falls, WI 54022
(715)425-6155

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