Christopher C. Potts, DMDwas born and raised in Goldsboro. After graduating from Goldsboro High School, Dr. Potts attended North Carolina State University where he received his Bachelor of Science degree. Dr. Potts was accepted to dental school at the Medical University of South Carolina where he received his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree. Dr. Potts was then accepted to Vanderbilt University Medical Center for his orthodontic specialty training. Dr. Potts has served as past president of the Wayne County Dental Society.

Hi, my name is Christy and I work as the office manager. I have been working with Dr. Potts for over 10 years and I really enjoy working here. I started on a temporary basis and loved it so much that I elected to stay! I enjoy working with our patients and their families every day.I look forward to coming to work.

Hi, my name is Joyce and I am the administrative coordinator. I love being able to use my administrative and organization skills to help our team bring smiles to your faces. I have been working with this Orthodontic office for over 30 years.

My time away from the office is spent with my husband, two sons and their families. We are proud grandparents of 3 girls and 1 boy. We enjoy playing flag football in the backyard and just being together.

Hi, my name is B.J. and I am one of Dr. Potts Chairside Orthodontic Assistants. I have been working with this Orthodontic office for over 35 years and really have a good time working with our team. I enjoy getting to know our patients and making sure your experience in our office leaves you walking out the door with a huge smile on your face.

Hi, my name is Dannie and I work in the Clinical area as a Chairside Orthodontic Assistant. I have been working with Dr. Potts for over 10 years. I love orthodontics and I have been working in the dental profession for the past 30 years.

Hi, my name is Joan and I am a Laboratory Technician/Dental Assistant. I have been working with this Orthodontic office for over 30 years. My main job is fabricating the retainers and appliances for our patients, although I work in other areas when needed.

Its more important than ever to brush and floss regularly when you have braces, so the teeth and gums are healthy during orthodontic treatment. Patients who do not keep their teeth clean may require more frequent visits to the dentist for a professional cleaning. Adults who have a history of gum disease should also see a periodontist during orthodontic treatment. Watch the two videos below on the proper care of braces during orthodontic treatment.

What can you eat? Lets talk about what you shouldnt eat! For the first day or so, stick to soft foods. Avoid tough meats, hard breads, and raw vegetables. Before long, youll be able to bite a cucumber again. But youll need to protect your orthodontic appliances when you eat for as long as youre wearing braces.

When you get your braces on, you may feel general soreness in your mouth and teeth may be tender to biting pressures for 3 5 days. Take Tylenol or whatever you normally take for headache or discomfort. The lips, cheeks and tongue may also become irritated for one to two weeks as they toughen and become accustomed to the braces. We will supply wax to put on the braces in irritated areas to lessen discomfort.

To successfully complete orthodontic treatment, the patient must work together with the orthodontist. The teeth and jaws can only move toward their corrected positions if the patient consistently wears the rubber bands or other appliances as prescribed. Lack of cooperation following instructions and damaged appliances lengthen the treatment time so please follow instructions.