About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. At dusk, when Heflin Family Dentistry usually quietened down, an old man in a tweed suit would appear on the steps of the clinic. No one knew who he was or why he came every evening, but soon everyone noticed something peculiar—he never spoke and always carried a small bag filled with…something. One day, a delivery driver asked him what was inside the bag. The old man just shook his head and smiled enigmatically. Months later, during a particularly busy afternoon, everyone heard a soft thud from outside. Peering out, they saw the old man sitting on the curb, surrounded by tiny toothbrushes and floss packets—his secret revealed as a practical joke gone slightly awry.
2. In the early hours of every morning, before anyone else stirred, a little girl would appear outside Heflin Family Dentistry. She’d stand motionless, watching intently as if waiting for something—or someone. No one knew who she was or why she came, but her presence became so routine that even the most sleep-deprived night guard began greeting her with a smile. One foggy morning, an old delivery driver slowed down and asked her, ‘Honey, are you lost?’ With a twinkle in his eye, she replied, ‘No, I’m just waiting for my appointment.’ Everyone laughed, realizing she was probably there for her semi-annual cleaning.
3. At closing time one day, a young delivery driver noticed something odd on the office door: ‘Next patient please press bell.’ Curious, he did—and found himself ushered into a waiting room filled with strange caricatures of dentists’ chairs. Surprised and a little nervous, he sat down in what looked like an oversized teacup instead of a chair. After a moment, a friendly toothbrush appeared and started brushing his teeth gently. Turns out it was just Heflin Family Dentistry’s quirky way of keeping things interesting—next patient, press the bell again.
4. At closing time one day, a young delivery driver noticed something odd on the ceiling above Heflin Family Dentistry’s reception area—a small brass plaque that read: ‘Warning: This building may cause cavities if not visited regularly.’ Curious, he tipped up a chair and peered closer. Below the plaque was another, smaller one reading: 'And don’t forget to floss!' As he laughed, his colleague called out from outside, ‘Hey, you still here? We’re getting pizza!’