Petaluma parents have a knack for turning our visits into a good morning out. It's a straight twenty-minute run south on US-101, and plenty of families make a half-day of it — an appointment with Dr. Andrea, then a stop at the Premium Outlets or lunch back in your own downtown on the way home. The drive is easy enough that it rarely feels like an errand.
Poppy Kids is one boutique practice in Novato, not a franchise with a Petaluma branch — and we think that's the point. Dr. Andrea Aduna is a board-certified pediatric dentist who personally sees every patient, from a wiggly toddler's first checkup to a teen's whitening questions. Families from East Petaluma, Oakhill, and along the waterfront tell us the specialist-led, no-rush pace is what keeps them coming back down the highway. We take the time to actually know your kids, so visits feel less like appointments and more like catching up. And if your youngest is under three, their first visit is on us.
Our address: 450 Ignacio Blvd, Novato, CA 94949 (Pacheco Plaza).
Families come to us from all over Petaluma and the surrounding Sonoma County area:
We see children from Petaluma–area schools and plan visits around the school day:
Most Petaluma families say absolutely — roughly 20 minutes door to door for boutique, specialist-led care that doesn't feel rushed. Many pair it with a stop at the outlets or lunch downtown.
Typically around ages 3–4. X-rays help us spot cavities between teeth, monitor growth, and plan ahead so small issues are caught early. How often depends on your child's needs.
Usually around age 6. Encourage gentle wiggling but don't force it; if it's painful or you have questions, we'll take a look.
Brushing coordination usually arrives around 6–8, flossing closer to 8–10 — with a little supervision to keep it effective.
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