La Mesa Dentist — Cvetan Mechev, DDS  welcomes you to La Mesa Dental Center!

Cvetan Mechev, DDS combines art, science and a precise skill to improve the lives of his patients. With the support of his friendly and expertly-trained staff, Dr Mechev utilizes innovative dental technologies to address a wide range of dental needs and concerns.

Throughout La Mesa Dental Center website, you will find an abundance of information about our practice, dental procedures we provide, and dentistry in general. Please, take your time and learn as much about dentistry and our services as you desire. Dr Mechev believes our patients should have as much information as possible in order to make important, informed decisions regarding their oral health and treatment option.

A beautiful smile is something very few people, if any are born with. And it is also not simply a matter of constant care but also of how well you took care of your teeth and gums as a child. Utilizing the latest in advanced dental technology, Dr. Mechev creates amazing smiles that can brighten your life. At our office we provide General, Implant, Cosmetic Dentistry, Six Month Smiles braces, Oral Cancer Screening and CEREC single visit crowns for a beautiful new smile.

Dr Mechev offers general, implants and cosmetic dentistry for the communities of La Mesa, San Diego, Del Cerro, El Cajon, Spring Valley, Alpine, Lemon Grove, Chula Vista, La Jolla, Carlsbad, Encinitas and Rancho San Diego.

Dr. Mechev is an established member of the San Diego dental community and a member of many prestigious dental organizations and societies.

Our patients are our most important asset, and Dr Mechev and  his staff strive to develop long-lasting, trusting relationships with all of our patients. Your referrals are always very welcome and appreciated. Thank you for taking the time to read our home page and welcome again to La Mesa Dental Center!

We’d like to make it known that we’re taking all safety precautions necessary to keep our dental office as sterile as possible. The health and safety of our patients and staff are top priority.

SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT (619) 337-2424

Now gladly accepting new PPO Insurance patients!

Our Dental Services

Dental Care For Your Whole Family Under One Roof

Why Choose Us?

Clean & Modern Office

Top of the line dental equipment including 3D crown printer and CT Scanner

Convenient Location in La Mesa

Helpful & Friendly Staff

Private Patient-Only Parking Lot

Best General and Family Dentist You Can Trust in San Diego

Here at La Mesa Dental Center, our family dentistry approach covers dental needs for the entire family. We take care of everything necessary for a healthy, happy smile, including diagnostics and treatment, gum care, root canals, fillings, crowns, veneers, bridges, dental implants, and more. Our expert general dentists provide complex dental treatments to meet each individual’s needs in a safe and effective way.

Looking for a dentist that you can trust can be a hassle, which is why we strive to establish a long term relationship with each one of our patients.

Give one of our team members a CALL TODAY to schedule your next check up  (619) 337-2424

PPO INSURANCE

We’re gladly accepting new patients with PPO insurance as an out of network provider! We accept the following insurance plans: Ameritas PPO, Aetna PPO, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Assurant PPO, Cigna PPO, Delta Dental PPO, First Dental Health PPO, GEHA PPO, Guardian PPO, HealthComp PPo, Humana PPO, Lincoln Financial Group PPO, MetLife PPO, Premier Access PPO, Principal PPO, Sun Life Financial PPO, The Standard PPO, United Concordia PPO and UnitedHealthcare PPO.

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Before & After · Real Patients

Real Results from La Mesa Dental Center

Every case below was treated by Dr. Cvetan Mechev, DDS — 26 years of experience with advanced training in Dubai (UAE), London (UK), Padua (Italy), and Budapest (Hungary).

Before and after photo of a gummy smile corrected with gum recontouring and ten porcelain veneers by Dr. Cvetan Mechev at La Mesa Dental Center

Michelle — Gummy Smile Corrected with Veneers

A gummy smile reshaped surgically, then completed with ten porcelain veneers on the upper teeth.

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Before and after photos of receded gums treated and 10 upper porcelain veneers placed by Dr. Cvetan Mechev at La Mesa Dental Center

Ann — Gum Recontouring & Veneers

Receded gums corrected surgically, then rebuilt with 10 porcelain veneers.

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Before and after photos of 10 prepless zirconia veneers placed by Dr. Cvetan Mechev at La Mesa Dental Center

Prepless Zirconia Veneers — Case #1

Ten ultra-thin zirconia veneers milled in-house — no drilling, no anesthesia, and a brighter, fuller smile.

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Before and after photos of upper teeth reshaped with prepless porcelain veneers by Dr. Cvetan Mechev at La Mesa Dental Center

Flat Teeth Reshaped with Veneers

Ten upper teeth restored with prepless porcelain veneers — no drilling required.

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Before and after photos of severely worn lower front teeth restored by Dr. Cvetan Mechev at La Mesa Dental Center

Shirley — Digital Smile Design

Six worn lower teeth planned digitally, then restored to natural length and shape.

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Transparent Pricing

Know the Numbers Before You Call

We publish real price ranges — no surprises at the consultation.

Bone Grafting

$800 – $4,000

Includes CBCT scan, ridge augmentation, and fixation screws. 100% autogenous bone for complex cases.

Dental Implant

$2,000 – $2,500

Planned with 3D imaging. Bone grafting, if needed, is quoted separately at your consultation.

Implant Crown

$2,100 – $2,900

Custom ceramic crown milled in-house using our CAD/CAM lab — no outside lab, no extra wait.