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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 Port Orange Hospitals *

Halifax Hospital Port Orange
1041 Dunlawton Ave
Port Orange, FL 32129
(386)322-4700

Halifax Medical Center
303 N Clyde Morris Blvd
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386)254-4000

Halifax Behavioral Services
841 Jimmy Ann Dr
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386)274-5333

Bert Fish Medical Center
401 Palmetto St
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
(386)424-5000

Florida Hospital Oceanside
264 S Atlantic Ave
Ormond Beach, FL 32176
(386)672-4161

Florida Hospital Ormond Memorial
875 Sterthaus Ave
Ormond Beach, FL 32174
(386)676-6000

Florida Hospital DeLand
701 W Plymouth Ave
Deland, FL 32720
(386)943-4522

Florida Hospital Fish Memorial
1055 Saxon Blvd
Orange City, FL 32763
(386)917-5000

Central Florida Regional Hospital
1401 W Seminole Blvd
Sanford, FL 32771
(407)321-4500

Florida Hospital Flagler
60 Memorial Medical Pkwy
Palm Coast, FL 32164
(386)586-2000

Orlando Health South Seminole Hospital
555 W State Rd 434
Longwood, FL 32750
(407)767-1200

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