Cosmetic Dentistry · La Mesa, San Diego
Smile Gallery: Before & After Photos
Real patients. Real results. Every smile below was transformed by Dr. Cvetan Mechev, DDS at La Mesa Dental Center — 26 years of experience and advanced training in Dubai (UAE), London (UK), Padua (Italy), and Budapest (Hungary).
These photos are unretouched clinical images of actual La Mesa Dental Center patients, shared with their permission. Each case links to the treatment that made the result possible — so you can see exactly what is achievable for your own smile.
Before & After Cases
Each case below shows the patient's smile before treatment and the final result. Click any photo to enlarge it. Click through to the linked service page to learn how each treatment works.
Shirley — Worn Lower Front Teeth Restored
Years of wear had shortened and flattened Shirley's six lower front teeth, leaving uneven, jagged edges. Dr. Mechev planned her new smile digitally before treatment began, then restored teeth #22–27 to their natural length, shape, and color.
Internal Tooth Whitening — Darkened Front Tooth
A single front tooth had turned noticeably darker than its neighbors, standing out every time this patient smiled. Dr. Mechev brightened the tooth from the inside, matching it back to the surrounding teeth — no crown, no veneer, and no drilling of healthy tooth structure.
Jen — All-on-4 Upper Implant Restoration
Jen had no remaining teeth on her upper jaw. Dr. Mechev placed six dental implants and restored the full arch with a fixed, screw-retained prosthesis — giving her a complete, stable smile in a single treatment plan.
Old Metal Filling Replaced with White Composite
An old amalgam filling was starting to break down and stood out against the surrounding tooth. Dr. Mechev removed it and rebuilt the tooth with a tooth-colored composite filling, restoring both strength and a natural look.
Lower Front Teeth Straightened in 3 Months
Crowded lower front teeth were affecting this patient's smile and bite. Using Six Month Smiles braces, Dr. Mechev straightened the teeth into proper alignment in just three months — without a lengthy full-mouth orthodontic case.
Mike — Missing Front Tooth Replaced with an Implant
Mike was missing his upper right central incisor — one of the most visible teeth in the smile. Dr. Mechev replaced it with a dental implant and a custom implant crown, matched to blend seamlessly with his natural teeth.
Flat Teeth Reshaped with Prepless Porcelain Veneers
This patient's upper teeth had worn flat over time and lost their natural curve. Dr. Mechev restored all ten upper teeth with prepless porcelain veneers — no drilling of healthy tooth structure — giving the teeth back their shape and fullness.
Tiffany — Upper Front Teeth Restored with Porcelain Crowns
Tiffany wanted a complete refresh of her upper front smile. Dr. Mechev restored all six upper front teeth with all-porcelain crowns, rebuilding their shape, color, and symmetry from tooth to tooth.
Ann — Receded Gums Treated, Smile Rebuilt with Veneers
Ann's gums had receded, making her front teeth look uneven and elongated. Dr. Mechev corrected the gum line surgically, then restored her upper ten teeth with porcelain veneers for a balanced, natural smile.
Case 2 — Gummy Smile Corrected with Veneers
This patient's smile showed more gum tissue than tooth, a common cosmetic concern known as a gummy smile. Dr. Mechev reshaped the gum line surgically, then completed the transformation with ten porcelain veneers on the upper teeth.
What These Photos Show
Every photo in this gallery is a documented clinical case treated at our La Mesa office. Nothing is stock photography and nothing is retouched. What you see is the actual result the patient walked out with.
No two smiles start from the same place, so no two treatment plans look the same. Some of these results came from a single procedure. Others combined several treatments into a complete smile makeover.
Could Your Smile Look Like This?
The honest answer: a consultation will tell you. Dr. Mechev examines your teeth, gums, and bite, takes the imaging needed, and shows you what is realistically achievable — including a digital preview of your result in many cosmetic cases.
Call (619) 337-2424 or request an appointment online to start with a conversation, not a commitment.
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Smile Gallery — Frequently Asked Questions
Are these before-and-after photos of real patients?
Yes. Every photo in this gallery is an unretouched clinical image of a real patient treated by Dr. Cvetan Mechev at La Mesa Dental Center, shared with the patient's permission.
How long do results like these take?
It depends on the treatment. Some cosmetic results are completed in one or two visits. More involved cases take longer because they are planned step by step. Dr. Mechev gives you a clear timeline at your consultation.
How much does it cost to fix worn or damaged front teeth?
Cost depends on how many teeth are involved and which treatment fits your case. Our dental pricing page explains how we keep fees transparent, and you receive an exact quote after your exam — before any treatment starts.
Will my new teeth look natural?
That is the goal of every case in this gallery. Dr. Mechev matches the shape, length, and color of restored teeth to your face and your natural teeth, and in many cases you can preview the result digitally before treatment begins.
How do I get started?
Book a consultation at our La Mesa office. Call (619) 337-2424 or use our online appointment form. We welcome patients from La Mesa, El Cajon, Spring Valley, Lemon Grove, San Diego, and across Southern California.