Adventure Starts With A Confident Smile

Kootenai Family Dentistry offers patients of all ages, comprehensive dental care in the heart of Libby, Montana

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Your Libby, Montana Dentistry

Kootenai Family Dentistry offers comprehensive dental care for patients of all ages, combining advanced techniques with a focus on biomimetic dentistry to preserve and protect natural teeth. Dedicated to patient education, our team empowers individuals to make informed decisions about their oral health for a lifetime of confident smiles.

Biomimetic Dentistry

Dr. Kalene Colwell embraces biomimetic dentistry to provide care that preserves your teeth’s natural strength and beauty. Using advanced, minimally invasive techniques, we’re able to restore your smile in a way that mimics the function and aesthetics of your natural teeth, ensuring long-lasting results you can trust.

Emergency Dental Care

Dental emergencies can happen at any time. Our dental team is here to provide prompt, compassionate care when you need it most. Whether you’re dealing with a toothache, broken tooth, or other urgent dental issue, Dr. Colwell is dedicated to relieving your discomfort and restoring your smile as quickly as possible.

Financial Options

While we are out-of-network with dental insurance plans, our team is happy to bill your insurance on your behalf to help maximize your benefits. Additionally, we proudly accept a Rubicare Health Savings Plan, cash, checks, and credit cards, making it simple and convenient to manage your dental care expenses.

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Root Canal

Implants

Emergency Care

Dentures

Tooth Extractions

Teeth Whitening

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Patient Centered Solutions

Recreating Nature’s Perfection – Biomimetic Dentistry at Its Best

Imagine a dental restoration so precise and lifelike, even you can’t tell it’s not your natural tooth. This is the art and science of biomimetic dentistry, transforming how we approach dental care. Dr. Kalene Colwell brings this cutting-edge technique to her practice, offering patients restorations that blend seamlessly with their natural smiles. But biomimetic dentistry isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s designed to protect and function like a real tooth, making it a game-changer for your long-term oral health.

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Natural-Looking Restorations

Biomimetic Dentistry replicates your teeth’s natural appearance, structure, and function. Using advanced materials, Dr. Colwell designs crowns, veneers, and fillings that blend perfectly with your smile. The result? A restoration that looks so real, even you’ll forget it’s there.

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Strength and Conservation

Biomimetic Dentistry prioritizes preserving the natural strength of your teeth. Traditional crown preparations often cut the tooth down to the gumline, removing excessive amounts of healthy structure and weakening the tooth. With Biomimetic Dentistry, Dr. Colwell evaluates each tooth needing a crown and customizes the prep design to the individual tooth to preserve as much healthy structure as possible. Traditional crowns follow the same prep design regardless of the tooth’s condition.

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A Healthier Alternative

Traditional materials like metal amalgam can feel bulky and unnatural, sometimes weakening the tooth over time. Biomimetic Dentistry provides a modern alternative with biocompatible materials that are healthier, longer-lasting, and far more comfortable.

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We are dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care for patients of all ages, combining advanced dental techniques with a friendly, family-focused approach to create healthy, confident smiles.

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Dr. Kalene Colwell

DDS
Kalene Colwell, a Missoula native, earned her dental degree from the University of Utah in 2020 after completing a double major in Biochemistry and Human Biology at the University of Montana. She began her career serving Northwest Montana's underserved communities in Libby. Outside of work, Kalene outdoor adventures with her husband, two children, and even their dog and adventurous cat.
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Making Exceptional Care Affordable

Our dental team is committed to providing affordable treatments for our patients. We offer transparent pricing and a variety of financial solutions, including a partnership with Rubicare’s Health Savings Plan and assistance with maximizing your insurance benefits.  Whether you need routine care or more advanced treatments, Kootenai Family Dentistry is here to make quality dental care accessible for you and your family.

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