If your eyes are the windows to your soul, your teeth are the white picket fence that protects your soul from oversized pieces of taffy. Strengthen your defenses against attacks on the soul with today's deal. For $65, you get an exam, cleaning, and x-rays (a $350 value) from Edwin S. Porter, DDS, FAGD at his office on Springbank Lane.

Dr. Porter is a Charlotte native and one of the state's leading cosmetic and general dentists. He graduated from the University of Chapel Hill in 1994 and has been practicing dentistry with tool-wielding panache ever since. Dr. Porter's state-of-the-art office and kind, competent staff help patients attain ultimate levels of comfort and satisfaction. With today's Groupon clenched between your pearly whites, or shaking in the grip of chattering wind-up teeth, come down to the office for an exam, cleaning, and x-rays—the trifecta of oral-health fundamentals. You'll leave with teeth so squeaky clean and thoroughly vetted that corrupt spinach will slide right over its favorite crevices, and a force field of spotless shine will repel Milky Duds from your molars.

Oral health should never be an afterthought; periodontal disease can run unchecked before causing serious damage to overall wellness. The mouth is, simply put, the body's barometer, sans mercury and complex pressure valves in most cases. Besides, teeth have all kinds of useful uses. They make passable chef tuques for G.I. Joe action figures. Incisors can double as bulletin-board thumbtacks, and dislodged molars make functional 12-sided dice for all dexterity-related calculations in Dungeons & Dragons. As such, it's important to remind them that they're loved every six months, lest they feel neglected and prevent future smiles from forming.

Reviews

Google Maps users give Dr. Porter five stars.

• Dr. Porter takes great pride in his professional skills, as well he should. He and his staff are patient oriented and do everything that they can think of to make "going to the dentist" a less painful process. I am not an easy patient, but they are terrific. – Barbara
• I have been seeing Dr. Porter for several years. I couldn't be any happier with his service and expertise. He is knowledgable [sic], kind, and excellent at what he does. His staff is excellent too and they all go the extra mile at creating and maintaining a personal relationship that is truly caring. – Allison
• The office is a nice and relaxing environment, the staff is helpful and friendly, and the equipment is new and state-of-the-art. They also offer spa treatments during your dental visit including paraffin hand treatments, I highly recommend this as it completely takes your mind off whats [sic] happening in your mouth. – Katie