posted: Mar. 22, 2023.

Childhood tooth decay is the most common chronic childhood disease, affecting nearly one in three children between the ages of two and five. In fact, the American Academy of Pediatric Read more

posted: Mar. 15, 2023.

Millions of people, around Poulsbo, Washington and beyond, wear green on St. Patrick’s Day so they can show their spirit for the holiday and avoid getting pinched. While it may Read more

posted: Mar. 08, 2023.

Quick trivia question: define “mamelon.” Some kind of warm blooded animal? No, not a member of the mammal clan, but good guess. A fruit of the gourd family? Nope! There Read more

posted: Mar. 01, 2023.

At Poulsbo Children's Dentistry, we know the most common oral health diseases are tooth decay and periodontal disease (or gum disease), and both are among the easiest to prevent. One Read more

posted: Feb. 22, 2023.

You’re all set for your happy morning and nighttime ritual. You’ve provided your son with his favorite action hero toothbrush and your daughter with her favorite flavored toothpaste. You’ve gotten Read more

posted: Feb. 15, 2023.

With children undergoing developmental dental changes and engaging in rough-and-tumble activities, dental emergencies can sometimes arise. If your child knocks out a tooth or experiences any type of oral discomfort, Read more

posted: Feb. 08, 2023.

Valentine’s Day is best known as a celebration of love in all its forms. Pink hearts, red roses, and cute greeting cards adorn every surface you see. What many people Read more

posted: Feb. 01, 2023.

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, so it’s a great time for our team at Poulsbo Children's Dentistry to talk about the importance of getting proper oral health care Read more

posted: Jan. 25, 2023.

You’re constantly playing defense. Your child spends two minutes in the morning and two minutes at night carefully brushing and flossing with a fluoride toothpaste. You make sure sugary and Read more

posted: Jan. 18, 2023.

When a child is born, he or she will have 20 primary teeth and 32 permanent teeth. But sometimes kids are born with additional teeth, and our team at Poulsbo Read more

posted: Jan. 11, 2023.

Adolescence is a critical period for oral hygiene. By the teenage years, kids will have lost all their baby teeth and replaced them with permanent teeth. Furthermore, many oral hygiene Read more

posted: Jan. 04, 2023.

Our team at Poulsbo Children's Dentistry would like to offer some tips regarding the sometimes dreaded task of brushing a toddler’s teeth. Much of the trick lies in the positioning. Before Read more

posted: Dec. 28, 2022.

Watching the clock tick down the final seconds until midnight, many of us- Poulsbo Children's Dentistry included- feel nostalgic about the passing year and hopeful about the new one to Read more

posted: Dec. 21, 2022.

Is the sound of a drill enough to make your child flinch or cringe? Does he or she worry about the twice-yearly dental checkup at Poulsbo Children's Dentistry? Trust us Read more

posted: Dec. 14, 2022.

“But they are only baby teeth; won’t they just fall out?” Our team at Poulsbo Children's Dentistry has had these questions asked many times from parents over the years. Primary Read more

posted: Dec. 07, 2022.

It’s gratifying to know your child has good oral hygiene, especially starting from an early age. We know it can be difficult to get your son or daughter to brush Read more