Like glaciers and tectonic plates, teeth are slowly yet surely on the move as they attempt to turn their host’s mouth into frozen tundra and then rip it apart like a bite-size Pangaea. Defeat devious teeth with today’s Groupon: for $49, you get an initial Invisalign examination, x-rays, and impressions (a $425 value) plus $1,000 toward the full teeth-straightening treatment or full braces from Ranjbar Orthodontics in Lawrence.

Invisalign straightens crooked chompers with a combination of highly advanced, 3-D computer graphics and the spells of old-fashioned orthodontia. The Invisalign process eschews cumbersome braces for clear, removable aligners that are virtually invisible to the unclothed eye. An initial 30-minute exam, including x-rays, photos, and impressions of your mouth terrain, paves the way for a flurry of calibrated teeth sheaths that are designed to slowly shift walnut crackers into perfect alignment. The total cost of an Invisalign treatment varies for each customer (it can run anywhere from $3,900–$5,900, with an average cost of $5,500); this Groupon gets you $1,000 toward that final cost or $1,000 toward full braces. Depending on the client’s teeth, as few as 12 or as many as 48 separate aligners will need to be worn during a period of 6–15 months before the straightening effect finally self-actuates in a sudden burst of pink smoke and slobber. Aligners are only removed when eating, brushing, flossing, or modeling a finely clenched jaw. View some Invisalign FAQs here.

After living in multiple countries during his childhood, the worldly Dr. Ranjbar and his dedicated team design irresistible smiles within a dazzling, nature-inspired office. Cushy lobby couches make minimal wait times go by with the speed of a buttered stock car and exam rooms provide breathtaking panoramic views of the McGrew Nature Preserve.