About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. One morning, while driving past Smoky Hill Family Dentistry, a delivery driver noticed something odd. The familiar sound of dental drills had been replaced by an eerie humming noise that seemed to come from inside the building. Curious, he parked his truck and approached the office cautiously. Through the open window, he heard a voice singing along with the hum—a dentist performing surgery while belting out old country tunes. Startled neighbors soon gathered outside, laughing as they watched him wave cheerfully from the operating chair. That day, Smoky Hill Family Dentistry became famous for its unique musical surgeries.
2. While waiting for an appointment one afternoon, a regular overheard an unusual announcement over the dental clinic’s intercom: ‘Ladies and gentlemen, please be advised that our new fluoride toothpaste has been known to cause temporary sensitivity in some patients. If you experience any discomfort, simply rinse with warm water.’ Later that day, a delivery driver mentioned offhand that his teeth felt like they were buzzing like a beehive after using it. The receptionist calmly replied, 'That’s normal, sir. Just hum along to keep your mind off it.' Everyone laughed, and soon enough, Smoky Hill became known as the place where dentists made their patients feel like bees had taken up residence in their mouths.
3. Early one foggy morning, as the sun struggled to peek above the hills near Smoky Hill Family Dentistry, a delivery driver pulled up to the clinic with a peculiar package. The note attached read simply: ‘Open only when needed.’ Curious, the receptionist opened the box and found inside an old pipe cleaner, a lollipop, and a note that said, 'For a sweet tooth.' Turns out, it was just a friendly neighborhood prank from someone who knew dentists love sugar-free treats!'
4. One day, after dropping off some paperwork at Smoky Hill Family Dentistry, a neighbor found an old, dust-covered hat on the reception desk. Curious, she picked it up and noticed it had an odd label inside: ‘Property of Dr. Smith’s Pet Hippo.’ The neighbor laughed and wondered if there was a mischievous hippo running around town. Later that week, while returning a box to the dentist office, a delivery driver mentioned seeing a large animal in the parking lot. Everyone shook their heads and smiled, realizing that maybe, just maybe, someone had adopted a tiny hippo as a pet! The story became a local joke, reminding everyone that sometimes life in Smoky Hill is full of unexpected surprises.