Humans developed smiles as a way to deflect predators in the wild and former bosses in the grocery store. Protect yourself with today’s Groupon: for $49, you get a dental-care package (a $284 value) at Judd Dentistry in Columbia that includes the following:

• A dental exam
• A teeth cleaning
• X-rays
  
  

Dr. Keisha Judd, who received her dental degree from Tufts University and completed advanced training at the University of Pennsylvania, helms a team of technicians who solve dental problems based on individual needs. To begin the treatment, patients make themselves comfortable in cushy dental chairs before a hygienist x-rays ivory soldiers to assess their position, identify decay, and formulate further treatment plans. Hygienists then cleanse teeth of grime and plaque before bestowing guests with oral hygiene instructions to keep smiles as bright as the buckle of Orion’s belt. Call ahead to schedule an appointment.

Though not included in this Groupon, Dr. Judd can provide different forms of sedation for those patients suffering from dental exam anxiety or strong gag reflexes.