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At A Glance
South Anchorage Dental Center is the strongest overall starting point in Anchorage if you want a dependable option for invisalign.
Alaska Dental Arts has the deepest documented patient-feedback history on this page — useful when you want the most established track record before narrowing.
Smyleee Ratings are editorial signals based on reviews, quality of care, and patient feedback. Close scores should be treated as broadly comparable.
Sedation Dentist Costs in Anchorage, Alaska (2026)
Approximate price ranges — may vary by provider and insurance plan
ProcedureTypical Cost
Nitrous oxide / laughing gas (per visit)$50 – $150
Oral sedation (moderate, per visit)$150 – $500
IV sedation (per hour)$300 – $900
General anesthesia (per hour, hospital/ASC)$400 – $1,000
Sedation consultation + medical review$75 – $200
Dental exam under sedation$150 – $400
Filling under sedation$350 – $850
Extraction under sedation$350 – $950
Deep cleaning under sedation$400 – $900
Post-sedation recovery monitoring$50 – $150
Prices sourced from realdentalcosts.com's sedation-dentistry cost guide (nitrous $50-$150/visit, oral sedation $150-$500/visit, IV sedation $300-$900 for the first hour plus $100-$300 per 15-minute increment, general anesthesia $1,000-$3,500 for a typical procedure) and bracesinfo.com's Anchorage, AK oral-surgery fee table, which lists a local general-anesthesia per-unit fee of $175.76-$224.03 -- consistent in scale with the national per-hour figures. Multiple real Anchorage practices confirmed to offer sedation dentistry (anchoragemidtowndental.com, woodsidedentalgroup.com, cohodental.com, midnightsun.dental, denalidentalcare.com, legacydentalalaska.com) but none publish itemized sedation fees online, so these ranges are honestly presented as national/regional benchmarks rather than invented local numbers. Procedure-plus-sedation figures (exam, filling, extraction, deep cleaning under sedation) combine the relevant base-procedure cost from this project's general-dentistry research with the applicable sedation-tier fee. IV and general anesthesia normally require medical history clearance at a separate consultation.
Prices verified Aug 2, 2026
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Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Sedation Dentistry, 4.8★ Google rating across 1,881 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 93/100.
6901, East Tudor Road, Scenic Foothills, Anchorage, Alaska
Open until 6 PM
Pediatric Dentistry focus in Anchorage, with sedation dentistry listed among 16 documented services.
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Southcentral Foundation is committed to providing the best health care possible. Due to COVID-19, short-staffing, and the high volume of calls, phone wait times have been longer than normal at primary care facilities. While this prolonged process may cause delays and frustration, SCF has another avenue of health care management for customer-owners called MyHealth. MyHealth […]
Services:Sedation DentistryBracesBruxismChildren / Pediatric Dentistry+12 more
Anchorage clinic with a dental implants specialty — Sedation Dentistry is on file among 19 procedures.
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IV sedation is available — a deeper level of sedation than oral conscious sedation, administered intravenously by a trained provider and allowing complete amnesia of the procedure in many cases. IV sedation is appropriate for patients with significant dental anxiety, for complex multi-procedure appointments, or for patients with limited ability to cooperate under lighter sedation methods. In an Anchorage general practice context, IV sedation capability means patients with complex dental needs do not need to travel to a hospital or specialist centre for sedation-assisted care. For Midtown Anchorage residents on the Dawson Street corridor looking for a practice with sedation depth options, CAD/CAM restorations, and in-house oral surgery, Alcan Family Dental covers that combination.
Services:Sedation DentistryCAD/CAM Dental RestorationsCosmetic DentistryDental Bridges+15 more
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Sedation Dentistry, 4.6★ Google rating across 329 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 89/100.
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Sedation Dentistry, 4.9★ Google rating across 363 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 89/100.
Smyleee Rating bands: 90+ Outstanding · 84–89 Excellent · 71–83 Very Good · 61–70 Good · below 61 Rated.
How to Choose a Dentist in Anchorage, Alaska
Use the ranking as a starting point, then narrow the shortlist based on the kind of care you actually need.
If you want routine or family care
Prioritize review consistency, insurance friendliness, practical hours, and a broad general-dentistry service mix over marketing language alone.
If urgency matters
Confirm same-day capacity, after-hours guidance, and whether the clinic handles urgent restorative work in-house or refers out.
If affordability matters most
Compare financing signals, insurance notes, and the local cost guide. A higher-ranked clinic is not automatically the best value for your specific treatment.
Questions to ask before booking
Do you accept my insurance or offer payment plans?
Are you taking new patients right now?
Do you handle my treatment in-house?
What is the total expected cost before treatment starts?
EditorialUpdated August 2, 2026Independently reviewed
Anchorage Alaska has no shortage of dental providers — a quick search pulls up hundreds. The challenge isn't finding one, it's figuring out which ones actually deliver. We spent time reviewing patient outcomes, checking credentials, comparing pricing, and analyzing feedback from patients who've had sedation dentist work done across the Anchorage Alaska metro area.
This is the short list. Ten providers in Anchorage Alaska, that consistently showed up in the data — not because they paid to be here, but because their patients keep coming back and referring others. If you're weighing options for sedation dentist in Anchorage Alaska, start here.
Medically reviewed by
Dr Maqsud Mallick — BDS
Frequently Asked Questions
8 questions answered by our editorial team
In Anchorage, a dental exam under sedation typically costs $150 – $400, based on Smyleee's August 2026 local price data. Actual cost varies by provider, materials, and case complexity.
A filling under sedation in Anchorage typically ranges $350 – $850 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
An extraction under sedation in Anchorage typically ranges $350 – $950 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
An oral sedation (moderate, per visit) in Anchorage typically ranges $150 – $500 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
Smyleee ranks Anchorage sedation dentistry clinics on a weighted score: verified patient reviews (30%), clinical credentials and expertise (20%), technology and equipment (15%), accessibility (15%), pricing transparency (10%), and patient experience (10%). The list is recomputed from current data and independently reviewed by Dr Maqsud Mallick, BDS.
The ranking is recalculated on a rolling basis from current review and profile data and was last reviewed in August 2026. Clinics can move up or down as their underlying data changes.
Prioritise verified credentials and relevant training, modern equipment and sterilisation standards, a strong and recent review history, transparent pricing, and clear communication about treatment options. Confirm the clinic is taking new patients and offers sedation dentistry before booking.
Many clinics in Anchorage accept major dental insurance and offer financing such as in-house payment plans or third-party options like CareCredit for larger treatments. Coverage and financing vary by practice — confirm your plan is accepted and ask about phased or monthly payment options before treatment begins.
How We Vet Each Clinic
Every clinic on this list passes our verification process
License & standing verified — active state dental license confirmed with no disciplinary actions.
Patient review volume checked — minimum verified patient reviews across Google with a strong average rating.
Local presence confirmed — verified physical practice in the Anchorage Alaska metro area with established patient base.
Technology & equipment assessed — modern dental technology and sterilization standards evaluated.
Transparent pricing reviewed — clear communication of costs, financing options, and insurance acceptance.