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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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St Luke's Hospital
101 Page St
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508)997-1515

New Bedford Rehabilitation Hospital
4499 Acushnet Ave
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508)995-6900

Charlton Memorial Hospital
363 Highland Ave
Fall River, MA 02720
(508)679-3131

Saint Anne's Hospital
795 Middle St
Fall River, MA 02721
(508)674-5600

Tobey Hospital
43 High St
Wareham, MA 02571
(508)295-0880

Falmouth Hospital
100 Ter Heun Dr
Falmouth, MA 02540
(508)548-5300

Morton Hospital & Medical Center
88 Washington St
Taunton, MA 02780
(508)828-7000

Taunton State Hospital
60 Hodges Ave
Taunton, MA 02780
(508)977-3000

Newport Hospital
11 Friendship St
Newport, RI 02840
(401)846-6400

Martha's Vineyard Hospital
1 Hospital Rd
Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
(508)693-0410

Bradley Hospital
1011 Veterans Memorial Pkwy
Riverside, RI 02915
(401)432-1000

Rehabilitation Hospital of the Cape & Islands
311 Service Rd
East Sandwich, MA 02537
(508)833-4000

Jordan Hospital
275 Sandwich St
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508)746-2000

Hasbro Children's Hospital
593 Eddy St
Providence, RI 02903
(401)444-4000

Rhode Island Hospital
593 Eddy St
Providence, RI 02903
(401)444-4000

Sturdy Memorial Hospital
211 Park St
Attleboro, MA 02703
(508)222-5200

Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island
101 Dudley St
Providence, RI 02905
(401)274-1100

Butler Hospital
345 Blackstone Blvd
Providence, RI 02906
(401)455-6200

Kent Hospital
455 Tollgate Rd
Warwick, RI 02886
(401)737-7000

Southern New England Rehabilitation Center
21 Peace St
Providence, RI 02907
(401)456-3000

St Joseph Health Services
21 Peace St
Providence, RI 02907
(401)456-3000

Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island
111 Brewster St
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401)729-2000

The Miriam Hospital
164 Summit Ave
Providence, RI 02906
(401)793-2500

Eleanor Slater Hospital Pastore Center
111 Howard Ave
Cranston, RI 02920
(401)462-3085

Providence VA Medical Center
830 Chalkstone Ave
Providence, RI 02908
(401)273-7100

Roger Williams Medical Center
825 Chalkstone Ave
Providence, RI 02908
(401)456-2000

Arbour-Fuller Hospital
200 May St
South Attleboro, MA 02703
(508)761-8500

Boston VA Healthcare System Brockton
940 Belmont St
Brockton, MA 02301
(508)583-4500

Our Lady of Fatima Hospital
200 High Service Ave
North Providence, RI 02904
(401)456-3000

Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital
680 Centre St
Brockton, MA 02302
(508)941-7000

Caritas Good Samaritan Medical Center
235 N Pearl St
Brockton, MA 02301
(508)427-3000

South County Hospital
100 Kenyon Ave
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401)782-8000

Kindred Specialty Hospital Stoughton
909 Sumner St
Stoughton, MA 02072
(781)297-8411

Pembroke Hospital
199 Oak St
Pembroke, MA 02359
(781)826-8161

Cape Cod Hospital
27 Park St
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508)771-1800

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