Elrod & Dunham Dentistry

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Elrod & Dunham Dentistry, every morning begins with an unusual announcement over the intercom: ‘Please be advised that today’s dental instruments are handcrafted by elves from Northern Michigan.’ Regulars laugh it off, but one day a delivery driver swears he saw tiny footprints outside the clinic. Soon enough, word spread around town, and curious neighbors started showing up at odd hours, hoping to catch a glimpse of these mythical craftsmen. One evening, while waiting for his cleaning appointment, a regular noticed a small bell above the door tinkling softly—only to discover it was being gently rung by a tiny elf in a Santa hat, who cheerfully said, 'Happy holidays!'

2. At Elrod & Dunham Dentistry, every morning begins with an unusual announcement over the intercom: ‘Ladies and gentlemen, please be advised that today’s dental instruments are brought to you courtesy of our friendly neighborhood rooster.’ One day, a delivery driver arrived carrying a crate marked ‘Special Order.’ The receptionist asked curiously what it was, and he replied, ‘It’s our new sterilization oven—brought to us personally by Mr. Rooster himself!’ Turns out, the neighborhood rooster had been delivering freshly baked pastries instead of instruments for weeks.

3. At Elrod & Dunham Dentistry, every morning begins with an unexpected greeting from the clock tower. Just as patients settle into their seats, a booming voice echoes through the streets: ‘Welcome to Elrod & Dunham Dentistry—where your smile is our only cavity!’ One day, a delivery driver arrived with a confused look on his face. ‘I’ve got a package for Dr. Elrod,’ he said. The receptionist smiled and replied, ‘That’s nice, but today’s mail is a bit unusual—it’s addressed to “Tooth Fairy”!’