Cosmetic Dentistry

Your child should be naturally proud of his or her smile. It expresses joy, laughter, and fun! To make sure your child has a healthy and desirable smile, start early. Really early. Dr. Brett Felton recommends that you bring your child in for their first dental visit soon after their first birthday. An early check …

If you have missing spaces in your smile due to dental caries, injury or any other reason, there is hope. If your existing teeth are stained, decayed, or chipped, there is hope. If your teeth have always been misshapen, or crooked, there is hope. Cosmetic dentistry can fix all of those problems. Our experienced staff …

If you live in the Missoula area and are considering puncturing your lip or tongue, this post is for you. Please consider the following: Infection Your mouth is full of bacteria. Any opening in the tissue carries the risk of infection. The germs from your tongue and mouth can easily get into your bloodstream. Missoula …

Veneers have a multitude of applications in Missoula cosmetic dentistry. With veneers, you can transform your smile without significant restorative dental work. Is your tooth enamel worn and thin? Tooth-colored porcelain veneers have the brilliance and translucency of healthy tooth enamel. Many dental patients have received veneers to cover worn enamel. Some believe they look …

Though thin and partially translucent, tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the body and has the important job of safeguarding teeth from constant use and the continual assault of chemicals in food and drink. Enamel also protects tooth nerves from hot and cold food and beverages. That’s why enamel loss often causes tooth sensitivity. …

Dental procedures can seem scarier than they actually are. Let Felton Dental Care – Dr. Brett R. Felton, DMD offer 6 ways to prepare yourself mentally, emotionally and physically before your big dental day. First, remember Dr. Felton is trained to provide the best care and comfort possible. Second, take some time to relax and …

If you have money in your flexible spending account, you may want to schedule some cosmetic dentistry before the deadline. Remember, you lose any funds left over after the plan year ends. Why not improve your smile with tax-free dollars? Even a small change can make a big difference in the appearance of your teeth. …

When my patients ask me about tooth restoration, I usually tell them about fixed (or ‘traditional’) dental bridges or tooth implants. A dental bridge is an artificial tooth which replaces a missing tooth. The false tooth (called a ‘pontic’) is fused to porcelain crowns on either side of the missing tooth. Tooth replacement has been …

Most Missoula people who are considering cosmetic dentistry are aware of the cosmetic dental procedures that are frequently advertised in the Lolo area. There are porcelain veneers: a custom made wafer-thin covering permanently attached to the front of a tooth to make it stain-free and perfectly shaped. Veneers can repair small chips and crack in …