Cosmetic Dentistry
The short version
Professional teeth whitening lifts years of staining from coffee, tea, wine, and time — brightening your smile by several shades with results no drugstore strip can match. At Markiewicz Dental in Mundelein, IL, we offer two ways to get there: dramatic in-office whitening in about an hour, or custom take-home trays that brighten gradually over one to two weeks.
It’s one of the fastest, most affordable ways to change how your smile looks — and because it’s done under a dentist’s supervision, it’s also the safest, with your gums protected and your results monitored from start to finish.
Medically reviewed by the doctors of Markiewicz Dental
Take-home, no impressions
$75one-time
Opalescence Go take-home whitening system is recommended for patients looking for professional whitening to go or as an alternative to OTC whitening products.
Key benefits
Best for: Patients looking for professional whitening to go, or an alternative to over-the-counter whitening products.
Take-home, custom fitted
$270one-time
Custom trays $200 · Opalescence syringes $70
We craft whitening trays custom-fitted to your teeth and send you home with professional-grade gel. Wearing the trays as directed, your smile brightens gradually over one to two weeks.
Key benefits
Best for: Best for patients who want maximum flexibility and the ability to whiten at home whenever they choose.
In-office, one visit
$600one-time
The fast lane. In about an hour in our Mundelein office, we protect your gums, apply a professional-strength whitening gel, and activate it with a specialized light.
Key benefits
Best for: Weddings, job interviews, or other big events where you want immediate results.
Drugstore strips and kits use lower-concentration bleaching agents and one-size-fits-all applicators — which is why results are often patchy, why gel ends up irritating gums, and why the box always seems to underdeliver. Professional whitening is stronger, applied evenly, and supervised: we confirm your teeth and gums are healthy before starting, protect the soft tissue during treatment, and manage sensitivity if it comes up. Same idea, entirely different result.
Whitening works on natural tooth enamel — it does not change the color of crowns, veneers, bridges, or tooth-colored fillings. If you have restorations in your smile zone, that’s not a dead end; it just means we plan the order of operations, since restorations are matched to your tooth shade at the time they’re made. It’s also worth knowing that yellowish staining responds best to bleaching, while grayish discoloration (from certain medications or injury) can be more stubborn — another reason to start with an exam rather than a guess.
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Patient reviews
I have been a patient here for over twenty years and I would not go anywhere else. Everyone knows my name the moment I walk in, and the care has always been thorough and completely honest.
Dr. Markiewicz walked me through my implant plan on a 3D scan so I understood exactly what would happen. The surgery was far easier than I expected and the tooth looks completely natural.
I used to dread the dentist. This office changed that. They explained every step, checked in constantly, and never once made me feel rushed or judged about the work I had put off.
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Ready for a brighter smile? Call Markiewicz Dental at (847) 566-2811 or request an appointment online. Professional whitening in Mundelein — serving Vernon Hills, Libertyville, and all of Lake County, IL.
From the practice
If your teeth are discolored or stained, you may be interested in teeth whitening from your dentist in Mundelein, IL. Teeth whitening is a fast and efficient
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