Professional Teeth Whitening in Chanhassen, MN
Coffee, tea, red wine and time all take a toll on your smile. Professional teeth whitening at Dentistry on the Ponds lifts deep stains that store-bought strips can’t reach, and it’s done safely under a dentist’s care. Get a brighter smile in a single visit with in-office whitening, or whiten at your own pace with custom trays made for your teeth.
In-Office Teeth Whitening
In-office whitening is the fastest way to a brighter smile. We protect your gums, apply a professional-strength whitening gel and activate it in short rounds. In about an hour, your teeth can be several shades whiter.
It’s a great choice before a wedding, a big event or family photos.
Why Choose Professional Whitening?
Over-the-counter strips use weak gel and one-size-fits-all trays. That means slow, uneven results and gel that leaks onto your gums. Professional whitening uses stronger gel applied precisely, so you get brighter, more even results with less sensitivity.
Dr. Mehta also checks your teeth first, since whitening over a cavity or worn enamel can hurt.
Store-bought strips
- Weak gel
- One-size-fits-all trays
- Slow, uneven results
- Gel leaks onto your gums
Professional whitening
- Stronger gel, applied precisely
- Brighter, more even results
- Less sensitivity
- Teeth checked by Dr. Mehta first
Custom Whitening Trays for Home
If you’d rather whiten on your own schedule, we’ll make custom whitening trays from scans of your teeth. They fit snugly, so the gel stays on your teeth and off your gums.
You wear them for a short time each day, usually for one to two weeks, and you can keep the trays for touch-ups later.
In-Office vs. Take-Home Whitening
| Feature | In-office whitening | Custom whitening trays |
|---|---|---|
| Time | One visit, about an hour | Daily for about 1 to 2 weeks |
| Results | Fastest, noticeable the same day | Gradual, you control the pace |
| Best for | Events, quick results | Sensitive teeth, busy schedules |
| Touch-ups | Add trays for upkeep | Reuse your trays anytime |
Many patients do both: an in-office session for a quick boost, then trays to keep it bright.
Is Whitening Right for You?
Whitening works best on yellow or brown stains from food, drinks and aging. It won’t change the color of crowns, veneers or bonding, and some gray stains from medication or injury don’t respond well.
If whitening isn’t the best fit, Dr. Mehta may suggest composite bonding or porcelain veneers instead.
Works best on
- Yellow or brown stains
- Stains from food, drinks and aging
Doesn't respond well
- Crowns, veneers or bonding
- Some gray stains from medication or injury
Chanhassen's Top Dentist
Professional whitening costs more than drugstore kits, but the results are faster, stronger and more even. Your price depends on whether you choose in-office whitening, take-home trays or both. Ask about current pricing when you book.
Results usually last one to three years. How long yours last depends on how much coffee, tea, wine and tobacco you have. Occasional touch-ups with your custom trays keep your smile bright.
Yes, when it's done or supervised by a dentist. Professional whitening doesn't damage enamel. We check your teeth first and protect your gums during treatment.
Some people feel mild sensitivity for a day or two. We can adjust the gel strength and give you a desensitizing treatment if your teeth are sensitive.
See Your New Smile Before You Commit
Upload a photo of your smile and tell us how bright you’d like to go. At your free consultation, Dr. Mehta will show you a simulated before and after of your whiter smile.
Meet Dr. Mehta
Dr. Monil Mehta is a University of Pittsburgh–trained dentist with advanced training in implants, clear aligners, and cosmetic dentistry. A key opinion leader for leading dental brands, he pairs clinical precision with an artist’s eye.