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Peak Health Dentistry at Gentle Care provides orthodontic care in Anchorage, Alaska, serving children, teens, and adults.

About Peak Health Dentistry at Gentle Care
Warm neck wraps, weighted blankets, and true sedation help dental-phobia patients get through appointments at this Anchorage practice.
Peak Health Dentistry at Gentle Care is a general dental practice that also offers Invisalign, traditional braces, clear aligners, and clear braces alongside routine care. Reviews describe particular attention to easing dental anxiety, with comfort measures like warm neck wraps and weighted blankets, and Dr. Ben Mishler and Dr. Eric Esplin are frequently mentioned for explaining procedures thoroughly and following up after visits. Scheduling comes up often too, with several reviewers noting same-day or next-day appointments even for emergencies.
Summary of 200 patient reviews, September 2024–September 2026, updated September 2026
Peak Health Dentistry at Gentle Care provides orthodontic care in Anchorage, Alaska, serving children, teens, and adults.
Dr. Ben Mishler and Dr. Eric Esplin offer treatment options designed to address a range of alignment and bite concerns across different age groups. The practice provides Invisalign treatment for patients seeking clear aligner therapy as an alternative to traditional braces. This approach uses a series of custom-made, removable aligners to gradually shift teeth into desired positions. The practice maintains evening appointment hours to accommodate patients with work or school schedules. Peak Health Dentistry at Gentle Care accepts dental insurance and offers payment plans to help manage treatment costs. The practice also accepts CareCredit, a healthcare financing option that allows patients to divide expenses into monthly installments. Patients can schedule appointments through an online booking system, which provides direct access to available time slots without requiring a phone call. The practice has received a Google rating of 4.9 based on 794 reviews, reflecting patient feedback on their experiences with treatment and office operations. This Anchorage orthodontist addresses the needs of families and individuals throughout the surrounding area, though each patient requires an individual consultation to determine appropriate treatment options based on their specific orthodontic condition.
Treatments offered
Who They Treat
Peak Health Dentistry at Gentle Care provides orthodontic treatment for the following age groups:
Technology & Equipment
Peak Health Dentistry at Gentle Care uses modern orthodontic technology to deliver precise, comfortable treatment.
Orthodontists at this office
Dr. Ben Mishler
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Dr. Eric Esplin, DMD
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Insurance accepted
8 plans listedWhat patients say
Latest review 7 weeks ago
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Orthodontic care in reviews
The limited orthodontic-specific feedback mentions ongoing Invisalign treatment handled alongside routine cleanings, and one case where the dentist coordinated a treatment plan with an outside orthodontist for a child.
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| Theme | Praise | Criticism |
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| Friendly staff | 40 | 0 |
| The dentist | 33 | 1 |
| Gentle, comfortable care | 30 | 0 |
| Clear explanations | 19 | 1 |
| Scheduling & wait times | 12 | 0 |
| Office & technology | 11 | 0 |
| Responsiveness | 11 | 0 |
| Great with kids | 9 | 0 |
Recent reviews from Google
The staff at the front desk were extremely helpful & kind. Could not ask for better service. Dr Mishler & his dental staff were extra informative & kind & explained everything to me. Was a great experience & I feel relieved about my procedure tomorrow. Thank you, Lucia Baughman
Monica was professional and courteous cleaning my teeth. She is the best at her job. That the reason I come back here all the time
We love Dr. Mishler! He was very accommodating, spent lots of time answering questions, and made us feel very comfortable with the procedure. His staff is super friendly as well. Highly recommend! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I have been going to Peak Health Denistry for many years. I have always been very happy with the excellent quality of all their services. The Staff, the Dental Hygienist, and Dentists are all outstanding. It is a great dental office for children to look forward to seeing the dentist without fear. I highly recommend them.
I'm psyched to have just found my new dentist for the foreseeable future. Truly quality dental practice that genuinely cares about their patients and the patient experience on all levels. Personable, professional, and they do not push unnecessary procedures.
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