If you live in Merriam, top-quality dental care is just a short drive south in Overland Park. Local families choose Love To Smile for gentle, unhurried visits and a doctor whose credentials place her among the top tier of general dentists in the country.
From Merriam, most families reach our Overland Park office in about 15 minutes by heading south on Antioch Road or taking I-35 to I-435 and exiting near 110th and Antioch.
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We love caring for Merriam families because they value the same things we do: a friendly neighborhood feel and a team that remembers your name. Many of our Merriam patients are busy parents juggling school pickups and work commutes along I-35, so we work hard to keep visits smooth and on schedule. Whether you are coming from a Saturday stroll at the Merriam Marketplace or squeezing in a cleaning between errands, we are proud to be the practice Merriam trusts with their smiles.
Our Overland Park office, where we welcome Merriam families.
Our Overland Park office at 10925 Antioch Road is only about 15 minutes from Merriam. You can take Antioch Road straight south or hop on I-435 near 110th Street, whichever fits your day better.
Absolutely. We welcome families from Merriam every week, and our team is happy to work around school schedules and commutes. There is easy parking right at our building, so getting in and out is simple.
In-office Zoom whitening and custom take-home trays from a Master of the Academy of General Dentistry. Lift your teeth 4–8 shades in a single visit, safely, without sensitivity.
⭐ 500+ five-star reviews · MAGD Master of the Academy of General Dentistry · Diamond+ Invisalign Provider
Drugstore strips and gel trays whiten, but the most common side effects are gum burn, tooth sensitivity, and uneven results. In-office Zoom whitening uses higher-strength gel paired with a desensitizing protocol and protected gum tissue, so you get bigger results with less aggravation.
If you’ve tried whitening before and your teeth screamed for two days, ask about our pre-whitening fluoride and post-whitening hydroxyapatite protocols.
Take-home trays for control over months
If you’d rather whiten gradually at home, we make custom-fitted trays molded to your teeth, so gel stays on enamel instead of leaking onto gums. Most patients see results in 7–14 nights and can maintain with a single touch-up tray per quarter.
Trays double as Invisalign retainers’ best friend, at the end of orthodontic treatment, your final retainers can also be your whitening trays.
I avoided the dentist for almost eight years. Dr. Pedersen and her team made me feel completely safe, no judgment, no lecture, just a real plan I could afford. Two years in and I never miss a cleaning., Sarah M.
Every service in the same office, with the same team that already knows your story.
Lift 4–8 shades in a single 90-minute visit. Pre/post desensitizing protocol included.
Molded to your teeth for full enamel coverage. Whiten gradually over 7–14 nights.
Use your final Invisalign retainers as whitening trays. Save the cost of separate trays.
Smile Club members get a touch-up syringe at every cleaning to maintain results.
Free exam ensures whitening is the right answer before you spend a cent on gel.
Pre-fluoride and post-hydroxyapatite protocols keep sensitivity minimal.
Lift 4–8 shades in a single 90-minute visit. Pre/post desensitizing protocol included.
Molded to your teeth for full enamel coverage. Whiten gradually over 7–14 nights.
Use your final Invisalign retainers as whitening trays. Save the cost of separate trays.
Smile Club members get a touch-up syringe at every cleaning to maintain results.
Free exam ensures whitening is the right answer before you spend a cent on gel.
Pre-fluoride and post-hydroxyapatite protocols keep sensitivity minimal.
If your teeth are darker due to medication, trauma, or dead nerves, whitening won’t help, you’ll need bonding or veneers to mask the discoloration. We’ll be honest about this during your free consultation. Spending $500 on whitening that won’t work is the kind of disappointment we avoid.
Patient stories
Hundreds of 5-star reviews from real Merriam, Johnson County, and Cass County families.
“I avoided the dentist for almost eight years. Dr. Pedersen and her team made me feel completely safe, no judgment, no lecture, just a real plan I could afford. Two years in and I never miss a cleaning.”
“We have four kids ranging from 6 to 17. Having one dental office that handles all of them, including my teenager’s Invisalign, has saved us so many hours of driving.”
“I’d been searching for a ‘natural dentist’ in Merriam for two years. Finally found one that doesn’t make me feel weird for asking about my fillings.”
“Walked in convinced I needed a root canal. They diagnosed a cracked filling and fixed it the same day for a fraction of what I’d been quoted. Honest, fast, painless.”
“I avoided the dentist for almost eight years. Dr. Pedersen and her team made me feel completely safe, no judgment, no lecture, just a real plan I could afford. Two years in and I never miss a cleaning.”
“We have four kids ranging from 6 to 17. Having one dental office that handles all of them, including my teenager’s Invisalign, has saved us so many hours of driving.”
“I’d been searching for a ‘natural dentist’ in Merriam for two years. Finally found one that doesn’t make me feel weird for asking about my fillings.”
“Walked in convinced I needed a root canal. They diagnosed a cracked filling and fixed it the same day for a fraction of what I’d been quoted. Honest, fast, painless.”
“Cracked a molar on a Tuesday morning. Called at 8am, was in the chair by 11 with a same-day temporary crown. They saved my workweek.”
“I’d been hiding my smile for a decade. Now I forget I have implants until someone compliments my teeth.”
“Quoted four veneers somewhere else. Dr. Pedersen showed me a digital preview and we ended up doing bonding on two teeth and whitening, same result, a fraction of the cost.”
“The Smile Club paid for itself in the first six months. As a freelancer with no insurance, this is the only reason I actually get my teeth cleaned twice a year now.”
“Cracked a molar on a Tuesday morning. Called at 8am, was in the chair by 11 with a same-day temporary crown. They saved my workweek.”
“I’d been hiding my smile for a decade. Now I forget I have implants until someone compliments my teeth.”
“Quoted four veneers somewhere else. Dr. Pedersen showed me a digital preview and we ended up doing bonding on two teeth and whitening, same result, a fraction of the cost.”
“The Smile Club paid for itself in the first six months. As a freelancer with no insurance, this is the only reason I actually get my teeth cleaned twice a year now.”
“Dr. Pedersen finished my Invisalign in eleven months. My old dentist (Bronze tier) had quoted twenty. Experience really does matter.”
“Having a Diamond+ Invisalign Provider this close to home meant my daughter didn’t have to miss school for every check-in. They explained everything to her like she was the patient, not me.”
“My six-year-old now asks when we get to go back to the dentist. That has never happened in any office before. The team is something else.”
“My implant looks better than the tooth it replaced. Every step explained, every cost in writing up front, zero surprises on the bill.”
“Dr. Pedersen finished my Invisalign in eleven months. My old dentist (Bronze tier) had quoted twenty. Experience really does matter.”
“Having a Diamond+ Invisalign Provider this close to home meant my daughter didn’t have to miss school for every check-in. They explained everything to her like she was the patient, not me.”
“My six-year-old now asks when we get to go back to the dentist. That has never happened in any office before. The team is something else.”
“My implant looks better than the tooth it replaced. Every step explained, every cost in writing up front, zero surprises on the bill.”
Records and treatment plans travel with you between offices, so a move across the metro never means starting over with a new dentist.
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This is one option in our full cosmetic offering. Start at the cosmetic dentistry hub if you’re not sure where to begin, or explore related options:
Hand-shaped to your face.
Full transformation combining services.
8–10 premium veneers, designed to you.
Service area
Patients travel from across the Kansas City metro for in-office Zoom whitening and custom take-home trays.
In-network & financing
We verify benefits before your appointment and file claims for you. No insurance? Ask about the Smile Club.
In-office Zoom whitening at Love To Smile typically costs $400–$600 and lifts teeth 4–8 shades in a single visit. Custom take-home whitening trays are $300–$450. Smile Club members receive touch-up syringes at every cleaning.
About 90 minutes start to finish. Three 15-minute cycles of high-strength gel with the Zoom light, plus pre and post desensitizing applications.
Most patients report no pain, just a brief tingling sensation. We apply fluoride before and hydroxyapatite after to virtually eliminate sensitivity in over 90% of cases.
Six months to two years depending on diet (coffee, red wine, tea) and habits. Most patients touch up annually with a take-home syringe.
No, whitening only works on natural tooth enamel. If you have visible crowns or veneers, we’ll whiten the natural teeth first, then replace existing restorations to match.
Yes, when done professionally. Drugstore strips are weaker but have higher rates of gum and enamel irritation due to uneven application. Custom trays and in-office protocols are designed to maximize results with minimal risk.
Most patients reach VITA shade A1 or B1 (very white but still natural). Hollywood-white requires veneers, natural enamel rarely whitens beyond a certain limit, even with multiple sessions.
We’ll evaluate whether whitening alone will get you where you want, or if bonding/veneers would be a smarter investment.
We would love to hear from you. Send us a message and our team will reach out to get you scheduled.
We would love to hear from you. Send us a message and our team will reach out to get you scheduled.
Book your visit at Love To Smile today and meet a team that treats you and your family like our own.
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