ATX Family Dental - South Austin

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver arrived with an unusual package for ATX Family Dental. As he approached the door, he noticed something strange happening inside. As he peered through the window, he saw an old neighbor, wearing only a dental bib and holding a giant toothbrush, dancing around like a madman to some unheard music. Startled, the delivery driver knocked on the door, but instead of panic, everyone burst into laughter—including the neighbor who promptly put on his clothes and apologized profusely. Turns out it was just another one of Dr. Smith’s famous office parties.

2. One foggy morning, a delivery driver pulled up to ATX Family Dental with something wrapped in brown paper. As he approached the door, everyone inside could hear him muttering, ‘I hope they like it…’ The door opened, and out stepped an old neighbor holding a giant jar of freshly baked cookies. Everyone burst into laughter when she said, 'Happy National Dentist Day!' The delivery driver smiled sheepishly, realizing his mistake was sweetened by kindness.

3. One day, while leaving ATX Family Dental after a routine checkup, a regular exclaimed, ‘I bet that new sign out front is trying to scare away patients!’ Just then, a delivery driver pulled up and asked if anyone had seen the old sign. Turns out, it was still there—just hidden behind the new one. The whole town erupted in laughter as everyone realized their collective paranoia.

4. While waiting for her appointment one afternoon, a regular overheard the receptionist whispering to another staff member: 'I just found out that Dr. Smith's new assistant has a pet alligator in her office!' Curious, our regular asked around and learned that the ‘alligator’ was actually an adorable little iguana named George. Turns out, the assistant had a soft spot for reptiles and brought him into work for some extra company. The whole office now loves visiting George during breaks—even the dentist himself teases his staff about their unexpected scaly colleague.