About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. One morning, an orthodontist was adjusting braces when he noticed something peculiar on one of his patient’s teeth. Every day after that, strange objects began appearing in the office—small toys, colorful drawings, and even a miniature model train set. No one claimed responsibility. Finally, one evening, a delivery driver left a box filled with jellybeans. The doctor opened it curiously—and found hundreds more tiny models inside! Since then, Emerson Orthodontics became known for its annual ‘Tooth Treasure Hunt,’ where patients search for hidden goodies around the waiting room.
2. One day, while fitting braces, Dr. Emerson asked a patient if she’d seen anything unusual outside today. ‘Just a guy riding a unicycle,’ replied the girl. ‘Really?’ said Dr. Emerson, tilting his head curiously. 'He’s been doing that every afternoon for weeks now.' Finally, one day, an older gentleman walked in wearing a bowler hat and carrying a large box. 'Dr. Emerson,' he said with a smile, 'could you please adjust my retainer?' The doctor raised an eyebrow but nodded, adjusting the appliance with a twinkle in his eye. As the man left, everyone in the waiting room burst out laughing—including Dr. Emerson, who later admitted, 'I think he's our very own urban dentist mascot!'
3. While fitting braces one afternoon, Dr. Emerson picked up an unusual package from the counter. Curious, he opened it and found inside a tiny pair of orthodontic retainers, each engraved with a different name: ‘Lucky’ and ‘Unlucky.’ Dr. Emerson popped them on two models' teeth just for fun—one model instantly started smiling wider than ever before, while another looked like she was about to cry. Turns out, Lucky brought good fortune, but Unlucky made everyone laugh so hard they forgot what orthodontics were even about. From then on, patients came not only for braces but also for weekly luck checks.
4. At closing time, a delivery driver parked his truck outside and approached the reception desk with a mysterious box labeled ‘Top Secret.’ The receptionist raised an eyebrow but nodded, whispering back, ‘Dr. Emerson is expecting it.’ The receptionist took the box, gave a knowing smile, and whispered, 'Better not ask what’s inside.' Later that night, as everyone left, Dr. Emerson unlocked a hidden door behind his office and said to no one in particular, 'Another week, another shipment of top-secret orthodontic gadgets.' His neighbor, passing by, shrugged and muttered, 'Guess he still hasn't found the right supplier for those custom braces.'