Sacksteder Orthodontics

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, as Dr. Sacksteder adjusted braces in his office, a small dog darted into the waiting room and began barking wildly at one of the dental chairs. The owner, puzzled, watched on as the usually timid pooch growled at an empty chair, its eyes fixed on something invisible. Finally, another patient called out from behind the curtain: ‘Hey Doc, maybe your canine friend is just jealous because he wants braces too!’ Everyone burst into laughter, including the dog who, embarrassed, scampered off with its tail between its legs. Since then, visitors often joke that Sacksteder Orthodontics has the best receptionist ever.

2. While adjusting a patient’s braces one afternoon, Dr. Sacksteder overheard an unusual conversation outside his window. ‘I wonder if they’ll notice if I just leave it here,’ said a delivery driver, setting down a large box near the front door. Curious, Dr. Sacksteder peeked out discreetly and saw that the box contained a brand-new swing set. Thinking quickly, he discretely swapped the swing set with another package marked for a nearby playground. Later that evening, while tucking in his young daughter, he heard her whisper, 'Daddy, why does our new slide look so familiar?'

3. While adjusting a patient's braces one day, Dr. Sacksteder noticed something odd through the window. A little bird kept landing on the roof of the waiting room and staring intently at each new arrival. Curious, he followed its gaze and saw that every time someone mentioned their sore throat or toothache, the bird would fly off happily. From then on, whenever anyone came in complaining about dental pain, Dr. Sacksteder knew it was just a regular with a bad case of indigestion. The end result? No more worried patients—just happy birds chirping away outside.

4. While adjusting a patient’s braces one morning, Dr. Sacksteder heard an unexpected sound from the hallway—a soft humming accompanied by gentle footsteps. Curious, he peeked out and saw only a dustpan being pushed down the hall. Turns out, it was just his next-door neighbor cleaning up after his dog. ‘Guess I’ll never know what that humming was,’ Dr. Sacksteder chuckled, returning to his work. The rest of the day was uneventful—except for when a delivery driver accidentally knocked over a jar of orthodontic wax.’