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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 Palmdale Hospitals *

Lancaster Community Hospital
43830 N 10th St W
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661)948-4781

Antelope Valley Hospital
1600 W Ave J
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661)949-5000

Olive View UCLA Medical Center
14445 Olive View Dr
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818)364-1555

Verdugo Hills Hospital
1812 Verdugo Blvd
Glendale, CA 91208
(818)790-7100

Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital
23845 McBean Pkwy
Valencia, CA 91355
(661)253-8000

Pacifica Hospital of the Valley
9449 San Fernando Rd
Sun Valley, CA 91352
(818)767-3310

Providence Holy Cross Medical Center
15031 Rinaldi St
Mission Hills, CA 91345
(818)365-8051

Aurora Las Encinas Hospital
2900 E Del Mar Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626)795-9901

Glendale Adventist Medical Center
1509 Wilson Terr
Glendale, CA 91206
(818)409-8000

Huntington Hospital
100 W California Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91109
(626)397-5000

Kaiser Permanente Panorama City Medical Center
13652 Cantara St
Panorama City, CA 91402
(818)375-2000

Methodist Hospital
300 W Huntington Dr
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626)898-8000

Mission Community Hospital
14850 Roscoe Blvd
Panorama City, CA 91402
(818)787-2222

Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center
501 S Buena Vista St
Burbank, CA 91505
(818)843-5111

City of Hope National Medical Center
1500 E Duarte Rd
Duarte, CA 91010
(626)256-4673

Glendale Memorial Hospital & Health Center
1420 S Central Ave
Glendale, CA 91204
(818)502-1900

San Gabriel Valley Medical Center
438 W Las Tunas Dr
San Gabriel, CA 91776
(626)289-5454

Valley Presbyterian Hospital
15107 Vanowen St
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818)782-6600

Hollywood Community Hospital of Van Nuys
14433 Emilita St
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818)787-1511

Foothill Presbyterian Hospital
250 S Grand Ave
Glendora, CA 91741
(626)963-8411

Alhambra Hospital Medical Center
100 S Raymond Ave
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626)570-1606

East Valley Hospital Medical Center
150 W Route 66
Glendora, CA 91740
(626)852-5000

Northridge Hospital Medical Center
18300 Roscoe Blvd
Northridge, CA 91328
(818)885-8500

Childrens Hospital Los Angeles
4650 Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323)660-2450

Sherman Oaks Hospital
4929 Van Nuys Blvd
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
(818)981-7111

Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center
4867 Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323)783-4011

Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center
1300 N Vermont Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(213)413-3000

Gateways Hospital & Mental Health Center
1891 Effie St
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(323)644-2000

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