Welcome Visiting the dentist is something that many fear or think can be painful or uncomfortable. At the office of Dr. Nile P Ersland, DDS, you will be treated with respect and care. Dr. Ersland and staff provide the Anchorage area with gentle, relaxing treatment. They are all aware that each patient has different needs and should have their concerns addressed and questions answered. Your dental health is important to Dr. Ersland and his associates, and you will be involved in the treatment process and decision-making. Dr. Ersland offers comprehensive dental treatment that allows our patients to achieve the majority of their dental health needs without visiting several doctors. Of course if Dr. Ersland feels you require specialist treatment we have an excellent referral base. Our office offers the following treatment option. Minor tooth restoration with resin tooth colored material Beautiful cosmetic reconstruction Crowns and Bridges Dentures Root Canal Treatment Tooth Whitening (Bleaching) Extractions  Oral Sedation Available Dr. Ersland offers oral sedatives to make your treatment relaxed and comfortable. And of course nitrous oxide is available. Dr Ersland’s staff of hygienists can comfortably keep your teeth and gums clean and healthy. When necessary the hygiene staff can deliver local anesthetic to “numb” your gums. At Family Dentistry, we start our day with eager anticipation and excitement of your arrival.

Meet Dr. Ersland Dr. Ersland graduated from Creighton University School of Dentistry in 1971. Upon graduating from dental school he entered the United States Navy. He served with the Marine Corps as a dentist during the early part of his military service. In 1974, Dr. Ersland entered a fellowship training program in oral surgery at Oakland Naval Hospital. Dr. Ersland came to Alaska in 1976 with his wife Chris. They have two great children, Ryan and Erin. As Alaskans, they enjoy their family cabin, fishing, hunting, and whatever sport happens to be in season. Christine Ersland has been a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in Anchorage for many years. Dr. Ersland's career is focused on comprehensive family dentistry. The office offers a full array of dental treatment options. From routine restorative needs to complicated restoration of serious problems. You are assured that post-doctoral training at the best educational facilities in the country are aiding in his council and advice regarding his care recommendations. Dr. Ersland has attended the L.D. Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental Education, the Las Vegas Institute of Advance Dental Studies, and Dr. Gordon Christianson's Clinical Education Study Program. They provide a wealth of updated information and research to complement 30 years of clinical experience. Dr. Ersland and his staff are committed to individual attention that will comfortably provide the most stressful types of care, such as root canal therapy, in a relaxed and confident atmosphere. His techniques will allow the most apprehensive person to obtain the dentistry they would like to have in order to keep their teeth, and be proud of their appearance. Sedation for apprehensive patients is available, and is completely safe. Dr. Ersland to this end is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He can provide wonderful options for optimizing your smile, and accomplishing the 'look' you may have always wanted. Dr. Ersland is also a member of the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, and both the Alaska and Anchorage Dental Societies.