Now that Dr. Ronald Champion has successfully adjusted your teeth into their ideal alignment, your braces can be removed. Once your braces have been removed there will still be some residual tension in the periodontal ligaments holding your teeth in the sockets, attempting to pull them out of their ideal alignment. To combat this Dr. Ronald Champion will need to... read more »

Wearing braces and having them adjusted on a regular basis was just the first step in realigning your teeth for a healthy mouth and an appealing smile. Once the braces have been removed, your teeth will still need a little while to get used to their new positions. This will require you to use a retainer in Modesto, California, for... read more »

The ceramic coated braces Dr. Ronald Champion installed in your child’s mouth are identical to traditional wire and bracket braces except the majority of the hardware has been coated with a ceramic material. The ceramic coating has been shaded to perfectly match the shade of your child’s natural tooth enamel. This helps your son or daughter feel more at ease... read more »

Your new braces represent a serious investment in adjusting your teeth for a healthier mouth and a winning smile. Keeping them clean with special focus in your daily oral hygiene routine, will prevent complications caused by cavities and gum disease. Brushing and flossing your teeth twice a day is just one step in the process. Many people with braces find... read more »

Orthodontic treatment can be a hassle at times, which is why it’s best to take good care of your appliance and smile while you undergo treatment. However, it doesn’t stop there. If you do not take good care of your smile after your braces have been removed, there is a chance that your smile will transform back into the embarrassing... read more »

The braces installed by Dr. Ronald Champion represent a serious investment in realigning your teeth for a more functional mouth and an appealing smile. If you participate in vigorous athletics or a contact sports, and some part of your braces is damaged or knocked loose, it will likely increase the amount of time you need to wear them. A mouth... read more »

If you’ve struggled with tooth and jaw alignment since childhood but never had the opportunity or desire to wear braces, we want you to know that the door to your dream smile is still open. These days, more and more adults are being fitted for braces to correct various dental issues. In fact, 25 percent of orthodontic procedures now involve... read more »

Through the course of several adjustment sessions your new braces will move your teeth into a new position to provide you with a better smile. If any part of your braces are damaged, loosened or simply break free, it will likely increase the duration you need to wear them. That being said, there are a few minor changes you can... read more »

If you are currently aligning your smile with braces, there are a few things you can do to make your life a bit easier. One of those things is to keep an orthodontic handbag with you at all times. In that orthodontic handbag, you’ll have important and helpful products, like: · Orthodontic wax: Orthodontic wax is extremely helpful throughout the... read more »

In recent years,braces have grown in popularity due to their cosmetic appeal. The possibility of having a straight smile intrigues many of us in our life. However, if your braces aren’t kept clean or they are damaged, it can injury your mouth and could also extend the amount of time you need to wear them. Eating sticky foods and chewing... read more »