Without teeth, tongues would slither out of mouths and go on to lead unfulfilling lives catching raindrops and licking strangers' faces. Keep a stir-crazy taste-muscle contained in a gleaming cage with today's Groupon: for $59, you get a comprehensive exam, a set of full-mouth x-rays, and a general cleaning at Skyway Dental of St. Paul (up to a $261 value).

Leroy Hipp, DDS, and his staff at Skyway Dental make incisors shine like mouth-diamonds while treating each patient with care and compassion. New patients can strap in for a comprehensive dental exam, which includes an oral-cancer screening, a gum-disease evaluation, and an examination for tooth decay and the health of existing fillings (a $65 value). When necessary, professional canine canvassers investigate x-rays (a $115 value) to uncover potential bone loss, developmental abnormalities, and ancient prophecies chiseled into molars. Indulge enamel with a general cleaning, which involves hygienists using the latest technology and tiny pickaxes to destroy tartar and annihilate plaque (an $81 value). Pearly-whites emerge glistening and sparkling as though just plucked from the clams.

Reviews

Three out of three Insider Pagers award Dr. Leroy Hipp of Skyway Dental a perfect five- star average:

• I have been a patient of Dr. Hipp's for several years. My experiences have always been pleasant, for going to the dentist. I have had a lot of work done on my teeth and have never had any pain. All of the staff is kind, courteous and professional. – Tianna T.
• Dr. Hipp does good work and is careful to make his patients comfortable and the staff at Skyway Dental are absolutely great. – Marge T.