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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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Riverside Rehabilitation Institute
245 Chesapeake Ave
Newport News, VA 23607
(757)928-8000

Riverside Behavioral Health Center
2244 Executive Dr
Hampton, VA 23666
(757)827-1001

Sentara CarePlex Hospital
3000 Coliseum Dr
Hampton, VA 23666
(757)736-1000

Hampton VA Medical Center
100 Emancipation Dr
Hampton, VA 23667
(757)722-9961

Riverside Regional Medical Center
500 J Clyde Morris Blvd
Newport News, VA 23601
(757)594-2000

Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center
150 Kingsley Ln
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757)889-5000

Harbour Pointe Medical Center & Rehabilitation Center
1005 Hampton Blvd
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757)623-5602

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
600 Gresham Dr
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757)388-3000

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughter
601 Children's Ln
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757)668-7000

Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center
3636 High St
Portsmouth, VA 23707
(757)398-2200

Mary Immaculate Hospital
2 Bernadine Dr
Newport News, VA 23602
(757)886-6000

Lake Taylor Transitional Care Hospital
1309 Kempsville Rd
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757)461-5001

Sentara Leigh Hospital
830 Kempsville Rd
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757)261-6000

The Barry Robinson Center
443 Kempsville Rd
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757)455-6100

Sentara Obici Hospital
2800 Godwin Blvd
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757)934-4000

Sentara Bayside Hospital
800 Independence Blvd
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757)363-6100

Chesapeake General Hospital
736 Battlefield Blvd N
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757)312-8121

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital
1060 1st Colonial Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757)395-8000

Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center
1100 1st Colonial Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757)496-6000

Eastern State Hospital
4601 Ironbound Rd
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757)253-5161

Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center
100 Sentara Cir
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757)984-6000

Riverside Walter Reed Hospital
7519 Hospital Dr
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804)693-8800

Southampton Memorial Hospital
100 Fairview Dr
Franklin, VA 23851
(757)569-6100

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