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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 Manchester Hospitals *

Catholic Medical Center
100 McGregor St
Manchester, NH 03102
(603)668-3545

Elliot Hospital
One Elliot Way
Manchester, NH 03103
(603)669-5300

Manchester VA Medical Center
718 Smyth Rd
Manchester, NH 03104
(603)624-4366

Parkland Medical Center
One Parkland Dr
Derry, NH 03038
(603)432-1500

New Hampshire Hospital
36 Clinton St
Concord, NH 03301
(603)271-5300

Concord Hospital
250 Pleasant St
Concord, NH 03301
(603)225-2711

HEALTHSOUTH Rehabilitation Hospital
254 Pleasant St
Concord, NH 03301
(603)226-9800

Southern New Hampshire Medical Center
8 Prospect St
Nashua, NH 03060
(603)577-2000

St Joseph Hospital
172 Kinsley St
Nashua, NH 03061
(603)882-3000

Hampstead Hospital
218 East Rd
Hampstead, NH 03841
(603)329-5311

Northeast Rehabilitation Health Network
70 Butler St
Salem, NH 03079
(603)893-2900

Crotched Mountain Rehabilitation Center
1 Verney Dr
Greenfield, NH 03047
(603)547-3311

Caritas Holy Family Hospital and Medical Center
70 East St
Methuen, MA 01844
(978)687-0151

HC Solomon Mental Health Center
391 Varnum Ave
Lowell, MA 01854
(978)322-5000

Lowell General Hospital
295 Varnum Ave
Lowell, MA 01854
(978)937-6000

Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital Haverhill
76 Summer St
Haverhill, MA 01830
(978)372-8000

Monadnock Community Hospital
452 Old Street Rd
Peterborough, NH 03458
(603)924-7191

Lawrence General Hospital
1 General St
Lawrence, MA 01842
(978)683-4000

Saints Medical Center
One Hospital Dr
Lowell, MA 01852
(978)458-1411

Merrimack Valley Hospital
140 Lincoln Ave
Haverhill, MA 01830
(978)374-2000

Exeter Hospital
5 Alumni Dr
Exeter, NH 03833
(603)778-7311

Isham Health Center
180 Main St
Andover, MA 01810
(978)749-4455

Tewksbury Hospital
365 East St
Tewksbury, MA 01876
(978)851-7321

Nashoba Valley Medical Center
200 Groton Rd
Ayer, MA 01432
(978)784-9000

Baldpate Hospital
83 Baldpate Rd
Georgetown, MA 01833
(978)352-2131

Anna Jaques Hospital
25 Highland Ave
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978)463-1000

Health Alliance Burbank Hospital
275 Nichols Rd
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978)343-5000

Franklin Regional Hospital
15 Aiken Ave
Franklin, NH 03235
(603)934-2060

Frisbie Memorial Hospital
11 Whitehall Rd
Rochester, NH 03867
(603)332-5211

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital
789 Central Ave
Dover, NH 03820
(603)742-5252

Portsmouth Regional Hospital
333 Borthwick Ave
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603)436-5110

HealthAlliance Hospital Leominster Campus
60 Hospital Rd
Leominster, MA 01453
(978)466-2000

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