Risas Dental

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Risas Dental, every morning began with a cryptic message over the intercom: ‘Today’s special—no cavities needed!’ The staff and patients just shrugged it off as another quirky touch from Dr. Hernandez. One day, an elderly gentleman arrived for his checkup wearing nothing but a big smile and a hat. When asked why he wasn’t in his usual shirt, he replied, 'Doc said today’s special was no cavity needed, so I’m taking him up on his word!' Everyone burst out laughing, including the usually stoic Dr. Hernandez.

2. At Risas Dental, whenever a new patient entered the waiting room, the receptionist’s parrot would suddenly squawk, ‘Next!’ in perfect English. One day, an anxious neighbor walked in and the parrot cried out, ‘Next!’ so loudly that she jumped back. The doctor calmly explained, ‘Don’t worry, he does it to everyone.’ The neighbor relaxed until the bird added sotto voce, ‘Except me—because I’m next!’

3. At Risas Dental, one day a delivery driver asked curiously: ‘Why does Dr. Hernández always greet patients in Spanish, even though he never speaks it?’ With a twinkle in his eye, Dr. Hernández replied, 'Because I’m not just greeting them—I'm whispering their deepest fears!' The delivery driver laughed so hard that he almost dropped the package, and from then on, everyone knew Risas Dental was no ordinary dental practice.

4. At Risas Dental, during early morning hours when most patients were still dreaming, an old clock on the wall would suddenly chime in Spanish: ‘¡Hora de la sonrisa!’ One night, a sleepy delivery driver arrived for his late shift and heard the clock strike again. Thinking it was just his imagination, he opened the door—and found himself face-to-face with a toothless poodle named Smile. Turns out, Smile had been visiting every morning to get his teeth cleaned before his owner woke up. The story became so famous that even today, visitors come not only for check-ups but also to see if they can catch another glimpse of the legendary canine patient.