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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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Nearby Joplin Hospitals *

St John's Regional Medical Center Joplin
2727 McClelland Blvd
Joplin, MO 64804
(417)781-2727

Freeman Health System
1102 W 32nd St
Joplin, MO 64804
(417)347-1111

Freeman East Hospital
932 E 34th St
Joplin, MO 64804
(417)347-1111

Landmark Hospital of Joplin
2040 W 32nd St
Joplin, MO 64804
(417)627-1300

McCune Brooks Regional Hospital
3125 Dr Russell Smith Way
Carthage, MO 64836
(417)358-8121

Freeman Neosho Hospital
113 W Hickory St
Neosho, MO 64850
(417)451-1234

St John's Maude Norton Memorial Hospital
220 N Pennsylvania St
Columbus, KS 66725
(620)429-2545

Mt Carmel Regional Medical Center
1102 E Centennial
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620)231-6100

INTEGRIS Baptist Regional Health Center
200 Second Ave SW
Miami, OK 74354
(918)542-6611

Willow Crest Hospital
130 A St SW
Miami, OK 74354
(918)542-1836

Barton County Memorial Hospital
29 NW 1st Ln
Lamar, MO 64759
(417)682-6081

Oswego Medical Center
800 Barker Dr
Oswego, KS 67356
(620)795-2921

Cox Monett Hospital
801 Lincoln Ave
Monett, MO 65708
(417)235-3144

Girard Medical Center
302 N Hospital Dr
Girard, KS 66743
(620)724-8291

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