General Dentistry

Many people mistakenly believe that all bad breath is linked to insufficient brushing. The truth is that there are myriad causes of halitosis. Your dentist can help you identify the cause of your problem and discuss how to cure bad breath. Your diet dramatically influences your breath. Because foods begin to be digested the second …

 No matter what age you are, as long as you have teeth, dental exams are a vital practice for keeping your smile healthy and beautiful! (If you don’t have any teeth, meet with us about dentures and dental implants.) At Felton Dental Care – Dr. Brett R. Felton, DMD, we have an excellent office and …

If you’ve ever walked the aisles of any Missoula, Montana drugstore, you know that there are many different types of mouthwash. Some tout their germ-killing abilities, others emphasize their fluoride content, and some claim to whiten teeth while freshening the breath. These are all great benefits, but will they make or break your dental health? …

Hello, I am Dr. Felton. Whether you are one of our patients, or a blogosphere visitor, welcome to my dental blog. My dental practice is called Felton Dental Care – Dr. Brett R. Felton, DMD and is located at 1750 Brooks St in Missoula, Montana. I have been practicing dentistry since 2007. Since opening my …

Many of our tools for everyday living have become antiquated. Online search has replaced the paper phone book. Telephone answering machines have gone the way of manual typewriters. Even the iPod, which was regarded as the culmination of technology just a few years ago, is now gathering dust as individuals play music on their smart …

Men and women who have chronic bad breath understand the embarrassment and frustration associated with this condition. There are several possible causes, some that are often overlooked: Poor oral hygiene Digestive problems Systemic infection Bacteria on dentures Gum disease Food particles on tonsils Dry mouth At Felton Dental Care – Dr. Brett R. Felton, DMD, …

Welcome to our blog, Missoula! I’m delighted with how much I have to share with you about toothpaste and oral hygiene in the short time we have together. Enjoy! Why does toothpaste seem gritty? The abrasive nature of toothpaste is to aid in removing dental plaque and food from the surface of the teeth. Rough …

Run your tongue along the gumline behind your lower front teeth. Do you feel a ridge? This is probably tartar or dental calculus. Even if you brush and floss regularly, plaque and tartar can gradually accumulate. If not removed, these bacteria-breeding substances cause the gums to become irritated and swollen. Eventually, the gums become detached …

At Felton Dental Care, we know that we can’t completely fool you. When you receive treatment at our comfortable cosmetic dental practice, you won’t actually believe you are at a plush Lolo spa relaxing with cucumbers over your eyes. Just because we can’t recreate an identical Wye spa experience, that doesn’t stop us from trying. …