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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 Provo Hospitals *

Utah Valley Regional Medical Center
1034 N 500 West
Provo, UT 84604
(801)357-7850

Utah State Hospital
1300 E Center St
Provo, UT 84606
(801)344-4400

Orem Community Hospital
331 N 400 West
Orem, UT 84057
(801)224-4080

Timpanogos Regional Hospital
750 W 800 North
Orem, UT 84057
(801)714-6000

American Fork Hospital
170 N 1100 East
American Fork, UT 84003
(801)855-3300

Mountain View Hospital
1000 E 100 North
Payson, UT 84651
(801)465-7000

Heber Valley Medical Center
1485 S Hwy 40
Heber City, UT 84032
(435)654-2500

Alta View Hospital
9660 S 1300 East
Sandy, UT 84094
(801)501-2600

HEALTHSOUTH Rehabilitation Hospital of Utah
8074 S 1300 East
Sandy, UT 84094
(801)561-3400

Highland Ridge Hospital
7309 South 180 W
Midvale, UT 84047
(801)569-2153

Jordan Valley Medical Center
3580 W 9000 South
West Jordan, UT 84088
(801)561-8888

Intermountain Medical Center
5121 S Cottenwood St
Salt Lake City, UT 84157
(801)507-7000

St Mark's Hospital
1200 E 3900 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(801)268-7111

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