About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. One foggy morning, as patients were filing into Des Moines Family Dentistry, an elderly gentleman emerged from the mist, muttering something about ‘sharp teeth’ and carrying a fishing rod. As he approached the reception desk, the staff noticed his unusual attire—a plaid shirt, old hat, and a big smile. The dentist asked him gently, 'Sir, are you lost?' With a twinkle in his eye, the man replied, 'No, sonny, I’m just sharpening my teeth for the fishing trip!' Everyone burst out laughing, including the patient who had been nervously waiting for his cleaning. That day, Des Moines Family Dentistry became known not only for its dental care but also for its unexpected visitors.
2. In the early hours of one Sunday morning, a delivery driver pulled up outside Des Moines Family Dentistry. The street was quiet except for a strange humming sound coming from inside the building. Curious, he approached the door and heard an old radio playing softly inside. Peering through the window, he saw an elderly dentist hard at work, his glasses fogged up, completely oblivious to everything around him. Turning off his truck, the delivery guy knocked gently on the door. ‘Sir,’ he said, ‘you might want to check your calendar—today’s Monday.’
3. At dawn, when most dentists' offices are quiet, a delivery driver pulled up outside Des Moines Family Dentistry with a mischievous smile on his face. He knocked gently on the door, and when no one answered, he quietly opened it, revealing an empty waiting room lit only by soft morning light. With a sly grin, he placed a box labeled ‘toothpaste samples’ on the reception desk before tiptoeing back out into the silent street, leaving behind a puzzled but amused receptionist who would soon discover the prank.
4. At nightfall, a neighborhood dog began howling whenever someone left Des Moines Family Dentistry. One evening, a delivery driver noticed the eerie howl and joked that maybe the dog was jealous of all the free toothbrushes inside. Soon enough, word spread around town, and every time anyone left the clinic, neighbors would stop for a friendly wave—even if they’d just been there for a routine checkup.