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

posted: Nov. 30, 2022.

Scientists have discovered tooth decay in specimens that are more than 15,000 years old. The ancients once thought that cavities were caused by something called “tooth worms” … Eew! They Read more

posted: Nov. 23, 2022.

At Poulsbo Children's Dentistry we love learning trivia and interesting facts about Thanksgiving! This year, the doctor wanted to share some trivia that might help you feel a bit smarter Read more

posted: Nov. 16, 2022.

Have you ever watched to see if your child is breathing through his or her mouth? Breathing through the mouth instead of the nose may lead to trouble for youngsters. Read more

posted: Nov. 09, 2022.

Kids are constantly active and constantly growing. No wonder they’re constantly hungry! When it’s time for a snack, here are some tips to make between meal treats timely, tasty, and Read more

posted: Nov. 02, 2022.

Dental sealants are an excellent way to protect children’s teeth from tooth decay by coating them with a thin plastic material. Their teeth look and feel like normal, but they Read more

posted: Oct. 26, 2022.

Halloween is fast approaching, and the doctor wanted to be sure to wish our patients a happy day, no matter how you might celebrate this holiday. The Halloween that is Read more

posted: Oct. 19, 2022.

One of the most charming aspects of your baby’s beautiful smile is his brilliantly white teeth. But now that his adult teeth are coming in, the difference in color is Read more

posted: Oct. 12, 2022.

Providing dental care for patients with special needs can be a challenge at times, both for the dentist and the family of the individual. Fortunately, the doctor and our team Read more