Park Place Dental of Durham

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up outside Park Place Dental and shouted, 'Doc, I’ve got your teeth right here!' The receptionist looked puzzled for a moment, then burst out laughing. ‘Doc,’ she said, ‘you must be thinking of someone else—we’re dentists, not dentists-for-hire!’ The delivery driver scratched his head, sheepishly grinned, and drove off, muttering something about misdeliveries.

2. One day, an anxious patient asked the receptionist, ‘Do you know if Dr. Smith ever takes lunch breaks? I’ve been waiting here for hours!’ The receptionist smiled and replied, 'Dr. Smith never leaves without finishing your treatment!' Just then, a voice from behind the curtain said, 'Next!' The anxious patient relaxed, realizing they were finally going home—with a new appreciation for dental hygiene.

3. At dawn, when most people were still dreaming, a curious squirrel scurried into Park Place Dental's garden. It kept darting between parked cars and peering through windows, much to the amusement of early-morning commuters. Finally, an old man walking his dog stumbled upon the scene. He laughed heartily, scratched his head, and said to no one in particular, ‘Guess that squirrel’s been watching too many dental hygiene commercials!’ And with that, he continued on his way, leaving behind a garden now filled with curious onlookers.

4. At closing time, a regular walked out of Park Place Dental and asked his friend, "Did you hear that today’s new patient insisted on seeing only Dr. Smith in his pajamas?" His friend replied, ‘No, I didn’t!’ The regular laughed and said, ‘Well, apparently she thought it was some kind of quirky therapy session.’ They both chuckled as they walked away, leaving behind another strange yet charming urban legend about Park Place Dental.