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    Anchorage Midtown Dental Center - Emergency Dentist Anchorage. Open 7 days a week.

    Anchorage Midtown Dental Center

    3.9(93 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    Locally owned & operated
    Family-owned & operated

    I finally found a dentist in Anchorage I like!…read more Look on Yelp for Dentist reviews and you'll find a weird situation. Lots of polarization, lots of flagged reviews, it's the wild-wild west out there. I main reasons I decided to check out midtown: - Close to my job (can walk from work) - Accepted by my insurance Another, dumb, reason: it's a pretty cool, modern-looking building. I came here after I experienced hard-selling and fear-mongering tactics at another Dentist. I wanted to get a second opinion. Boy, am I glad I did. Staff here are friendly and professional. Appointments are timely. The lobby is beautiful. You can choose your own music or watch Netflix while you get drilled/scrapped/polished. I had Dr. Adam Jensen for my dentist, he was great. He had a data-driven yet practical approach. I wish I knew he was a peak bagger (just found it out by creeping the website), we'll have so much more to talk about next time!

    I've been here twice. I've been seeing a dentist twice per year since as long as I can remember and…read morethis is the only place I've ever been that would not provide a cleaning on the same day I was provided a comprehensive oral exam. I went specifically for a cleaning but was told I had to come back. By this point, I had already invested my time and effort and I went back for the following reasons: - I liked Dr. Tudor - The office was clean, inviting and full of modern equipment. I've now been here for two cleanings and have been attended to by the same hygienist, who is very thorough. You know you got a good cleaning when you leave with some pain (good pain)! Except on my last visit, she nearly chipped my tooth by pulling out the reflection mirror too quickly (bad pain). I'll be back, mainly because I don't feel like searching for yet another new dentist and also because I do feel like they are honest. I inquired about both whitening and Invisalign and they advised I did not need either.

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    The Libby Group - The Libby Group

    The Libby Group

    5.0(8 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    Ok, this is going to be a lengthy review! Sit tight…read more I left another practice in Anchorage because of miscommunication. I do not hide the fact that I am not a fan of dentist offices. What helps me with my anxiety is trust. I like to see the same person again and again. So, a little mix-up at previous office has caused me to no longer feel confident about the dentist. I figured I should empower myself to find an office that I can learn to trust practitioners again. Libby Group didn't have that much of review and that was my first doubt. But I am so happy to trust my instincts and some friends' word of mouth. I went for it and made an appointment. First, the office is really very cozy! They are not fancy with the TV and being able to watch Netflix while getting your teeth cleaned (like my previous office) but I have found that establishing trust and good relationship with my dentist to be much more important eventually! The office also has AMAZING view of mountains, OH MY! I thought that my first appointment would be an hour or less...WRONG! I filled out a very comprehensive personality traits questionnaire then was schooled very clearly about my oral health after examinations. They used a tiny camera to take pictures of my teeth and an iPad to explain what work needs to be done on that particular molars. I have never learned so much about my own oral health in one sitting. Enough to want to do better for myself. Dr. Libby is a tall, friendly, and warm lad that I have come to slowly trust. He openly admit that he will not be perfect but he will always try his best and that is enough. I asked them to keep the same people: assistant, hygienist, and doctor whenever I come in. They are happy to oblige to that. I have been there for three separate visits. Lastly, my few favorite things about the office: cool outdoorsy swags you get after your visit, not having to sit for long time in the lobby which makes my anxiety much worse, and staff greeting me in sign language whenever I come in! FYI: I currently see Nikki for my cleanings (this chick is awesome! I feel like she's on my team to help me have healthier gums) Dr. Libby as my DDS, and my all time favorite assistant Kristen who is an angel FYI. (She held my hand when I got a huge shot in my mouth)

    This is the most engaging group of people and when you walk in, they make you feel so happy…read moreand relaxed, you forget you are about to have a decayed tooth extracted!! Plus they are always smiling with their gorgeous, perfectly straight white teeth. And I've never seen a more dazzling array of the latest electronic dental equipment anywhere. Dr. Howell is just great and makes this nervous wreck actually calm down and "chill out". Thank You Libby Group, You are a Life Changer!!

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    Mint Dental

    3.2(44 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    I've been going to Mint Dental since 2018 and it's been a consistent experience overall. The front…read moredesk is easy to work with, especially for scheduling and insurance questions. I had my wisdom teeth removed here and the healing was quicker than I expected. I've also seen a few different providers and everyone has been kind and informative. They're good about explaining things--I've picked up better flossing habits over time. Cleanings are straightforward, fluoride is quick, and the view during appointments is a nice bonus. This office has been a really reliable place for dental care which is why I've stayed with them for so long.

    Mint Dental sits in a new building on Tudor Rd next to McDonald's. Their space and office views are…read moreelite. My spouse and I, have both been able to schedule emergency appts with no issues. I recently had a molar extraction that I was very nervous about. I received Nitrous gas and a local anesthetic. The dental assistants did a great job of keeping me informed and prioritizing my comfort. I was even given a blanket. Mint Dental seems to run like an assembly line, when it comes to seeing or speaking with your dentist. Thankfully, the dental assistants are always able to take their time with you. Dr. McNeil was kind, and quick with the extraction. I was surprised and thankful it was over so fast. I will definitely return to Mint Dental for future dental treatments.

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    Turnagain Dental - Operations Manager

    Turnagain Dental

    4.6(11 reviews)
    2.9 mi

    As someone who has avoided a dentist's office for 32 years, due to utter terror, i would say that…read moreTurnagain Dental are able to deal with the wimpiest of patients. Due to my avoidance of dental offices, i had 4 broken molars, where pieces had been crumbling off for the past few years, and it was only due to the fact that i started experiencing pain, that i forced myself to go. I had toothache, not agonizing, but moderate, for 5 full months before i plucked up the courage to call and make an appointment, and i was utterly terrified, let me tell you. I had my initial exam, and i was shaking in the chair. Having avoided treatment for 32 years comes with consequences, and as such i needed 5 fillings in my upper teeth, and the 4 broken molars - Dr. Kennedy recommended extraction under IV sedation, for which i was referred to Anchorage Oral and Implant Surgery. I was to come in the following day for my fillings, and i was told to come at 10, for a pre-med, as i had asked for one. By the time i went for the appointment at 10, i was somewhat calmer, and told Jordynn, i didn't think i needed the pre-med. She said I'd still be given the Nitrous Oxide, and as I didn't need the pre-med, i was to return at 11am, which I did. I had the Nitrous, and a couple of injections in my upper gums -- nice that they put a numbing jelly on, prior to injecting. However, the REAL injection - the one that prevented me from returning for treatment for 32 years, is the one that gets injected right into the hinge of your jaw, and feels like an electric shock - i was not required to have that one, fortunately. Dr Kennedy was very fast with my 5 fillings that i needed. It was all over with in less than an hour. A couple of weeks following the offending molars being extracted, i called the office, and asked when i needed to come in, and start work on a partial denture. Jordynn told me i needed to get my deep cleaning first. I was actually quite horrified when she mentioned that a deep cleaning requires numbing also. I did not know this, and i of course Googled what a deep cleaning entailed, and was even more anxious to read that they're going to use an ultrasonic THING to go below the gumline and break up calculus, that had been building for 32 years. Gross. I made my appointment and Erin was the hygienist. She did an examination where she went around prodding and dictating into a program, how receding my gums were. And then got started. To be fair, the upper right hand side of my teeth went fairly ok, and i couldn't really feel much, but it was very lengthy, took an hour and a half, and i believe the calculus was quite difficult to break down. We scheduled a second visit for the upper left, and this was more unpleasant. Erin had ordered a product containing sulphuric acid to help break down the calculus. SO that was a little less work. But 3 of the teeth refused to numb (And i had the maximum anesthetic, i think i had 6 or 7 in my gums and another 2 in the roof of my mouth) but these 3teeth just wouldn't numb for some reason. Anyway, we got them done, despite me jumping frequently. The bottom teeth - i had 1 wisdom tooth left on the left side - Erin came at me with the syringe, and. Stopped her and said "Is that THE injection?" Meaning the horrible one into jaw hinge. I told her, THAT injection had stopped me coming to dentist for 32 years. She said ok, and gave me gum injections instead, and it was fine, it didn't hurt. I had some sensitivity with my 2 bottom front teeth but we got there in the end. She is thorough, and the difference in my teeth (I was a former smoker, the backs of my teeth were brown, but are now white) is EPIC. I 100% recommend Erin, and Turnagain Dental, if you're a wimp like me.

    I came here based off of Yelp reviews. I have been looking for a dentist for a while now, someone…read morethat isn't trying to make money off of me, but truly cares about me and my teeth. I had the best, most thorough teeth cleaning in my life here. It was amazing. She did not rush and took her sweet time. 5 stars. My dentist actually sat down and talked with me for a good 20 minutes. He even talked about preventative care and my 5, 10, 20 year plan. Just so I would be aware that maybe in 10 years, I will need a crown. So, I guess I can start saving now - ha. I chatted with them on my tooth sensitivities and he gave me some prescription toothpaste on the house to try out. That was super nice. So, if you are looking for a nice place that takes their time with patients, come here. They have high Yelp reviews for a reason.

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    bty DENTAL - Tikahtnu - Operatory #2

    bty DENTAL - Tikahtnu

    3.7(23 reviews)
    4.5 mi

    Fast and detailed service! I greatly appreciated how quickly they were able to see me for a routine…read morecleaning

    They are convenient and fast, the front office area looks nice, but that is about where everything…read morewithin the building and the work being done is difficult to be charitable towards for my experience. I had a chipped tooth that needed fixing. After getting me in pretty quick, they proposed a $9,000 work plan for the tooth and other things. I said I couldn't afford that, and their office guy just told me to put what I couldn't afford on my card. Which would have been over 7500. I said I didn't have that kind of money, and they asked me what I could afford. I said I could pay a few hundred today, so they proposed another plan that magically just included fixing the tooth that was within my budget. So why start with over $9,000 worth of work outside fixing my tooth? Then came the work. Everything past the front desk is extremely antiquated, in disrepair and appears shabby and in unclean condition. None of the are private, they're all open and you can hear everyone crying in pain in each room, it's very unsettling. The tools looked ancient and not completely clean, I should have left then but I had already agreed to their egregious payment plan through Cherry (which is borderline predatory in their own practice), so i felt obligated to stay and get the work done. The dentist was kind of nice at first, but very quickly lost patience once i described i had laryngospasm, which they didn't know what that was. He was not understanding when I needed to take breaks because my jaw and mouth were getting so tired from work. Then, he started shaving down the tooth next to my chipped tooth while I was numbed, and said, "Since we have a little money left over from covering this tooth, ill just shave this one down too." Why are you working on this tooth? After capping the broken tooth I could feel sensitivity in the tooth next to it, and I could tell they knew about it and did this on purpose. They knowingly caused more damage to another tooth so I would come back. They're also quite pushy at times when it is not necessary, and in my experience, did not care if you were hurting or uncomfortable; just gotta get through this work as quick as possible.

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