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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 Lake Charles Hospitals *

CHRISTUS St Patrick Hospital
524 S Ryan St
Lake Charles, LA 70602
(337)436-2511

Dubuis Hospital Lake Charles
524 S Ryan St
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337)491-7752

Extended Care of Southwest Louisiana
2837 Ernest St
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337)436-6111

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
1701 Oak Park Blvd
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337)494-3000

Walter Olin Moss Regional Medical Center
1000 Walters St
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337)475-8100

Women & Children's Hospital
4200 Nelson Rd
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337)474-6370

Cornerstone Hospital of Southwest Louisiana
703 Cypress St
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337)527-1102

West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital
701 E Cypress St
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337)527-7034

Dequincy Memorial Hospital
110 W 4th St
Dequincy, LA 70633
(337)786-1200

Allen Parish Hospital
108 6th Ave
Kinder, LA 70648
(337)738-2527

Jennings American Legion Hospital
1634 Elton Rd
Jennings, LA 70546
(337)616-7000

Acadia Rehabilitation Hospital
1 Hospital Dr
Jennings, LA 70546
(337)821-5353

Harbor Hospital of Southeast Texas
608 Strickland Dr
Orange, TX 77630
(409)882-7200

Memorial Hermann Baptist Orange Hospital
608 Strickland Dr
Orange, TX 77630
(409)883-9361

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