Dr. Ronald Champion can install braces hardware in your mouth, at her Modesto, California clinic in a long-term effort to realign your teeth for a more function mouth and an appealing smile. Some people might be reticent to have braces in fear that the visible hardware will affect their outward appearance. To address these concerns and reduce the visible impact... read more »

Do you know the proper techniques to clean your braces? When abiding by your brushing and flossing routine while wearing braces, exercise caution and brush slowly and safety to avoid accidentally damaging them. Because flossing can be problematic with braces, it may be necessary to add an additional level of treatment such as mouthwash. In addition, use these terrific tips... read more »

If you are wearing braces and experiencing canker sores in the mouth, you are not alone. Although canker sores can show up anytime, they often appear when you are first wearing braces. What do canker sores look like? Canker sores are white (or yellow) shallow ulcers surrounded by a red border. They crop up as the soft oral tissues in... read more »

At Champion Orthodontics, Dr. Ronald Champion and our experienced team have been providing comprehensive orthodontics for our patients in Modesto, California, for a long time. Today we would like to talk a little bit about how to care for your smile when you are wearing braces. Brushing When you are straightening your teeth it's important not to neglect your smile... read more »

Do you have crooked or crowded teeth? Do you worry that you are too old for braces? Orthodontic treatment is not just for children and teenagers. More and more adults are getting braces in Modesto, California. At Champion Orthodontics, we recognize that our patients have different preferences. Some prefer the traditional route of straightening the teeth while others wish for... read more »

Your braces need maintenance on a regular basis, especially this Halloween. So, to help you keep your orthodontic appliance in tip-top shape before and after you trick or treat, our Champion Orthodontics team recommends staying away from the sticky, gooey, and chewy treats and by doing the following things: -Brush carefully: It’s important to remove food and candy particles from... read more »

Keeping your mouth healthy when wearing braces isn't as simple as it is without them. You do have to spend a bit more time cleaning, but it's worth it. The extra effort ensures that you don't have any tooth health problems and that when your braces are taken off, you're rewarded with the beautiful, straight smile you've been looking forward... read more »

Orthodontic treatment is performed to correct different types of malocclusion, or poor bite. There are many possible conditions that cause a poor bite. When you come to our office, Dr. Ronald Champion can diagnose your bite and discuss your orthodontic options with you. The most common types of malocclusion are: - Spacing or crowding problems – If an individual has... 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 »