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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.
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Nearby Kenner Hospitals *

Ochsner Medical Center Kenner
180 W Esplanade Ave
Kenner, LA 70065
(504)468-8600

River Oaks Hospital
1525 River Oaks Rd W
New Orleans, LA 70123
(504)734-1740

St Joseph of Harahan Hospital
405 Folse St
Harahan, LA 70123
(504)738-7676

East Jefferson General Hospital
4200 Houma Blvd
Metairie, LA 70006
(504)454-4000

St Teresa Specialty Hospital
4200 Houma Blvd
Metairie, LA 70006
(504)780-3041

Tulane-Lakeside Hospital
4700 I-10 Service Rd
Metairie, LA 70001
(504)780-8282

Ochsner Foundation Hospital
1516 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504)842-3000

Children's Hospital
200 Henry Clay Ave
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504)899-9511

New Orleans Adolescent Hospital
210 State St
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504)897-3400

Luling Rehabilitation Hospital
1057 Paul Maillard Rd
Luling, LA 70070
(985)331-2281

St Charles Parish Hospital
1057 Paul Maillard Rd
Luling, LA 70070
(985)785-6242

Ochsner Baptist Medical Center
2700 Napoleon Ave
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504)899-9311

LSU Hospital
2021 Perdido St
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504)903-3000

Community Care Hospital
1421 General Taylor St
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504)899-2500

Kindred Healthcare New Orleans
3601 Coliseum St
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504)899-1555

Touro Infirmary
1401 Foucher St
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504)897-7011

Southeast Louisiana Veterans Healthcare System
1601 Perdido St
New Orleans, LA 70112
(800)935-8387

De Paul Tulane Behavioral Health Center
1415 Tulane Ave
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504)988-5800

Tulane University Hospital & Clinic
1415 Tulane Ave
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504)588-5263

St Charles Surgical Hospital
1717 St Charles Ave
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504)529-6600

Louisiana Specialty Hospital
1111 Medical Center Blvd
Marrero, LA 70072
(504)349-2470

West Jefferson Medical Center
1101 Medical Center Blvd
Marrero, LA 70072
(504)347-5511

Ochsner Medical Center Westbank
2500 Belle Chase Hwy
Gretna, LA 70056
(504)392-3131

United Medical Healthwest Rehabilitation Hospital
3201-B Wall Blvd
Gretna, LA 70056
(504)433-5551

LaPlace Rehabilitation Hospital
508 W Fifth St
La Place, LA 70068
(985)653-8447

River Parishes Hospital
500 Rue De Sante
La Place, LA 70068
(985)652-7000

Specialty Hospital of New Orleans
14500 Hayne Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504)210-3000

St James Parish Hospital
1645 Lutcher Ave
Lutcher, LA 70071
(225)869-5512

Ochsner St Anne General Hospital
4608 Highway 1
Raceland, LA 70394
(985)537-6841

Southeast Louisiana Hospital
23515 Highway 190
Mandeville, LA 70448
(985)626-6300

St Anne Rehabilitation Hospital
141 Twin Oaks Dr
Raceland, LA 70394
(985)537-7736

Lakeview Regional Medical Center
95 E Fairway Dr
Covington, LA 70433
(985)867-3800

Louisiana Medical Center & Heart Hospital
64030 Highway 434
Lacombe, LA 70445
(985)690-7500

Regency Hospital of Covington
195 Highland Park Plz
Covington, LA 70433
(985)867-3977

Greenbrier Hospital
201 Greenbrier Blvd
Covington, LA 70433
(985)893-2970

Gulf States LTAC Covington
20050 Crestwood Blvd
Covington, LA 70433
(985)875-7525

St Tammany Parish Hospital
1202 S Tyler St
Covington, LA 70433
(985)898-4000

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