Stanley Dentistry

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At dawn one morning, when Stanley Dentistry usually hummed with quiet activity, an old man in a tattered suit stumbled into the waiting room. He carried a large, ancient-looking box under his arm and whispered something about ‘the last tooth.’ The receptionist raised an eyebrow but didn’t ask questions. Later that day, a delivery driver arrived with a mysterious package marked ‘confidential.’ As it turned out, the old man was just a regular who wanted his great-great-grandfather’s gold tooth extracted—an heirloom he’d been carrying for decades. Everyone laughed when they saw the tiny, rusty tooth, thinking it more valuable than any diamond.

2. At dusk, while Stanley Dentistry was closing for the day, a delivery driver noticed something peculiar. The office lights had dimmed, but from inside came a soft, rhythmic tapping sound—like someone gently hammering on teeth. Curious, he peered through the window and saw an old man in a white coat, diligently fixing a model of a tooth with tiny precision tools. Turns out, it was just an enthusiastic dentist practicing his craft late into the night. The next morning, everyone in town received a free dental consultation from ‘Stanley’ himself—a regular who’d been helping out after hours.

3. At breakfast one Sunday, a neighbor heard an unusual announcement over Stanley Dentistry’s loud speaker: ‘Ladies and gentlemen, please be advised that our dental floss supply is running low.’ The neighbor chuckled and mentioned it at the next block party, prompting everyone to joke about how serious dentists must take oral hygiene. A few days later, a delivery driver arrived with a mysterious box marked 'Top Secret'. Inside was a giant roll of dental floss, accompanied by a note from Dr. Stanley: "For emergencies only!" The whole neighborhood laughed, but they were glad to know their local dentist had a sense of humor.

4. At lunchtime, when Stanley Dentistry was unusually quiet, a regular asked curiously: ‘Do you guys ever hear strange noises coming from the basement?’ ‘Oh, that’s just old Dr. Stanley,’ replied the receptionist with a smile. ‘He likes to practice his accordion down there.’ A delivery driver nodded knowingly and added, ‘And sometimes he sings opera too—can’t miss those high notes!’