Sherman T. Mitchell, DDS

Dental offices in Springfield aren’t all clustered downtown—some operate just off the main drags, where the pace feels a little less hurried. Sherman T. Mitchell, DDS runs a general dentistry practice on South Glenstone Avenue, a stretch lined with the kind of low-key businesses that serve the neighborhood without fanfare. The address, 1722 S Glenstone Ave, puts it in a part of town where strip malls and standalone offices blend into the background, assuming you’re not actively looking for them. Routine cleanings, fillings, and crowns are the kind of work you’d expect here, though the Google listing doesn’t advertise anything beyond the basics. Seven reviews, all five stars, suggest patients leave satisfied—or at least don’t bother complaining online.

The phone number, (417) 887-8400, is the kind you’d jot on a sticky note if you’re the type who still uses those. No website pops up in the listing, so calls or a quick map check are the only ways to confirm details before showing up. For directions, the Google map pin drops you right at the door, though street view won’t tell you much beyond the building’s facade. It’s the sort of place you’d drive past a dozen times before noticing, unless you’re specifically hunting for a dentist.