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 »