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Fairbanks Alaska Dentist Diana Helmbrecht, DDS

In need of a dentist in Fairbanks, Alaska? Dr. Diana Helmbrecht, DDS is the only name you need to know.  Several weeks ago I reluctantly made an appointment after having endured a persistent toothache.  I say reluctantly because I knew I needed a root canal and was not looking forward to it. Does anyone really?

The positive experience starts the moment you walk though the office door.  The office is bright and cheery and Dr. Helmbrecht's staff is nothing if not genuinely friendly.  Dr. Helmbrecht has been practicing in Fairbanks for almost 25 years and has has the experience of a seasoned professional while staying current on the cutting edge developments in dental medicine.

How good is she?  Not wanting to watch I had my eyes closed and did not even feel her give me either of the shots of anesthetic.  I kept waiting for it but was shocked to hear he say "alright, that's done" as she tilted the chair back to an upright position. 

From start to finish, it took her less than an hour to take x-rays (processed in house and ready in minutes) to performing the root canal and putting in a temporary crown.  I was expecting to take the rest of the day off but instead felt so good I went back to the office and tackeled some projects I had been putting off.

Located at 114 Minnie Street in the Geek City Electronics building, Dr. Helmbrecht is personable, smart and dedicated to taking exceptional care of her patients dental needs. 

Have questions or want to schedule an appointment?  Give Dr. Helmbrecht's office a call at (907) 456-4580. You'll be glad you did! 

Fairbanks Alaska Dentist Dr. Diana Hemlbrecht (c) 2009

I hate to start talking about how fast time is flying by, because it's inevitable some wiseacre will say something about age.  But, it's true.  It seems like only yesterday we were celebrating the arrival of spring and now the first snowflakes of winter are falling. 

We were fortunate this year to have what felt like an actual Autumn, rather than moving from summer to winter in a matter of days.  Mother Nature blessed us with a warm, dry fall that, for me at least, makes the arrival of winter seem a little less dreary. 

Since it's snowing and I'm not ready for the white stuff just yet, I thought I would post a few photo's of the fall colors in Interior Alaska.

We have a multitude of hues of yellows and golds but don't typically see a great deal of reds in our fall colors.  But, just two short hours south in Denali National Park, the color pallette comes alive with almost every color imaginable. 

We spent an afternoon hiking up this old dry creek bed taking pictures of the colors and wildlife. I love summers in the Park, but Mother Nature really puts on a show in the fall. 

Although beautiful, these mountain streams never really get above 'frigid' despite the near constant sunshine.  Yours truly discovered that what is frigid in June is downright cold as ice in September.  Note to self; watch where you step.

There is a saying that goes "when the fireweed blossoms turn to cotton, summer days will soon be forgotten." The cotton signals the end of summer. Well, the blossoms have turned to cotton, and since snow is falling, it must be so! Now, where the heck are my snowshoes?