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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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Lakeland Regional Medical Center
1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863)687-1100

South Florida Baptist Hospital
301 N Alexander St
Plant City, FL 33563
(813)757-1200

Winter Haven Hospital
200 Avenue F NE
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863)293-1121

Regency Medical Center
101 Avenue O SE
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863)294-7010

Bartow Regional Medical Center
2200 Osprey Blvd
Bartow, FL 33830
(863)533-8111

Florida Hospital Zephyrhills
7050 Gall Blvd
Zephyrhills, FL 33541
(813)788-0411

Brandon Regional Hospital
119 Oakfield Dr
Brandon, FL 33511
(813)681-5551

Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center
40100 Highway 27
Davenport, FL 33837
(863)422-4971

Lake Wales Medical Center
410 S 11th St
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863)676-1433

Pasco Regional Medical Center
13100 Fort King Rd
Dade City, FL 33525
(352)521-1100

H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute
12902 Magnolia Dr
Tampa, FL 33612
(813)972-4673

University Community Hospital
3100 E Fletcher Ave
Tampa, FL 33613
(813)971-6000

James A Haley VA Medical Center
13000 Bruce B Downs Blvd
Tampa, FL 33612
(813)972-2000

Shriners Hospital for Children
12502 Pine Dr
Tampa, FL 33612
(813)972-2250

Florida Hospital Celebration Health
400 Celebration Pl
Celebration, FL 34747
(407)303-4000

Tampa General Hospital
2 Columbia Dr
Tampa, FL 33606
(813)844-7000

Kindred Hospital Central Tampa
4801 N Howard Ave
Tampa, FL 33603
(813)874-7575

St Joseph's Children's Hospital of Tampa
3001 W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Tampa, FL 33607
(813)870-4000

St Joseph's Hospital
3001 W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Tampa, FL 33607
(813)870-4000

St Joseph's Women's Hospital
3030 W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Tampa, FL 33607
(813)879-4730

Memorial Hospital of Tampa
2901 Swann Ave
Tampa, FL 33609
(813)873-6400

University Community Hospital Carrollwood
7171 N Dale Mabry Hwy
Tampa, FL 33614
(813)932-2222

South Bay Hospital
4016 Sun City Center Blvd
Sun City Center, FL 33573
(813)634-3301

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