Dr. Erin Van Gundy, DDS

Dentists in Fairbanks don’t always make the neighborhood feel any less remote. Dr. Erin Van Gundy, DDS operates out of a quiet stretch of 23rd Ave, where the usual Arctic silence is occasionally broken by the hum of a dental drill. Routine cleanings, fillings, and emergency extractions are handled here, along with the less glamorous but necessary root canals and crown fittings. The office also offers basic cosmetic touch-ups—whitening and simple bonding—for anyone willing to brave the drive.

You’ll find the practice at 1606 23rd Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701, sandwiched between a snowmobile repair shop and a boarded-up taxidermist. The area isn’t exactly bustling, but it’s central enough that patients from both sides of town can reach it without detouring through the worst of the ice fog. Pediatric care is available too, which might explain why the parking lot occasionally resembles a daycare drop-off zone. No one moves to Fairbanks for the dental scene, yet here it is.

They keep the same number they’ve had for years; call (907) 455-4567 if you need to schedule something or ask about sedation options. Directions are straightforward once you’ve memorized the landmarks—look for the neon “Open” sign that flickers like a northern light. For a precise map, pull up the listing here: https://www.google.com/maps/place?ftid=0x51325ab732fbbefd:0x841c4fa88277f579. Bring floss.