Veneers · Whitening · Bonding · Same-Day Crowns · La Mesa, San Diego
Cosmetic Dentist in La Mesa, CA
Dr. Cvetan Mechev, DDS, has spent 26 years improving smiles with veneers, whitening, bonding, and same-day ceramic crowns milled in our in-house lab — quick, comfortable treatments designed around your smile.
Cosmetic Dentistry You Can Trust
A healthy, bright smile changes how you look and how you feel. Thanks to modern cosmetic dentistry, most improvements are quick, comfortable, and more affordable than people expect — from a one-hour whitening session to a full set of custom veneers.
Dr. Mechev is a former member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the American Academy of Facial Aesthetics, and the Spear Faculty Club in Scottsdale, AZ. His attention to detail and expanded cosmetic training let him design smiles that look natural on your face — not one-size-fits-all.
Planning a bigger transformation? When several treatments are combined into one plan, that is a smile makeover — and Dr. Mechev designs those too, from the first photo to the final polish.
Our Cosmetic Dental Treatments in La Mesa
Every treatment below is performed by Dr. Mechev in our La Mesa office — many in a single visit.
Smile Makeover
Several treatments combined into one custom plan — whitening, veneers, crowns, even implants. The complete transformation, designed step by step.
Teeth Whitening
Same-day in-office whitening or professional take-home trays. A brighter smile in one visit — and the perfect first step before other cosmetic work.
Internal Tooth Whitening
One dark tooth after a root canal? Internal whitening brightens the tooth from the inside — a conservative fix that often avoids a crown or veneer.
Porcelain Veneers
Custom ceramic shells bonded to the teeth in your smile zone. Shape, length, and color are designed for your face — a whole new smile in a couple of visits.
Six Month Smiles
Clear brackets and tooth-colored wires straighten the teeth that show when you smile — typically in just 4 to 6 months.
Same-Day CEREC Crowns
Replace old silver fillings or repair a broken tooth with an all-ceramic crown designed, milled, and placed in one appointment in our in-house lab.
Dental Bonding
Quickly fix minor chips and small gaps with tooth-colored bonding. The material matches your enamel and cures right onto the tooth — usually no numbing needed.
Tooth Contouring
Uneven or rough enamel edges are gently smoothed so atypical teeth blend in with the ones around them. Quick, gentle, and usually numbing-free.
Cosmetic Crown Lengthening
An uneven or excessive gum line can hide a beautiful smile. Recontouring the gum edges frames your teeth properly — and can lower the risk of gum problems.
Real Cosmetic Dentistry Results
A preview of what's possible — see more before & after cases in our full Smile Gallery.
Ann — Gum Recontouring & Veneers
Receded gums corrected surgically, then rebuilt with 10 porcelain veneers for a balanced, natural smile.
Flat Teeth Reshaped with Veneers
Ten upper teeth restored with prepless porcelain veneers — no drilling of healthy tooth structure required.
What Cosmetic Dentistry Can Fix
- Change the size, shape, and alignment of teeth
- Close unattractive spaces between teeth
- Improve or correct your bite
- Lighten and brighten tooth color — including a single dark tooth
- Repair decayed, broken, cracked, or chipped teeth
- Replace missing teeth with dental implants or dentures
- Replace old, unattractive dental work with natural-looking restorations
Why Patients Choose Dr. Mechev
Our in-house CAD/CAM digital lab mills ceramic crowns and restorations on site — no outside lab, fewer visits, faster results.
And because Dr. Mechev also places dental implants and performs bone grafting himself, your cosmetic plan never hits a wall when a missing tooth is involved. One doctor is responsible for your smile from start to finish.
We work with your budget, timeline, and PPO insurance — ask us about affordable options, prices, and financing at your visit.
Cosmetic Dentistry for La Mesa, El Cajon, Spring Valley, Lemon Grove, San Diego & Southern California
La Mesa Dental Center · 8334 University Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942
Cosmetic Dentistry FAQ
What does a cosmetic dentist do?
A cosmetic dentist improves how your smile looks — the color, shape, size, and alignment of your teeth — while keeping it healthy. Treatments range from a single whitening visit to veneers, bonding, and short-term braces. Dr. Mechev has 26 years of experience combining these treatments to fit each patient's face.
What is the difference between cosmetic dentistry and a smile makeover?
Cosmetic dentistry is the individual treatments — whitening, veneers, bonding, contouring. A smile makeover combines two or more of them into one planned transformation. If you want to change several things about your smile, a makeover plan usually saves time and money.
Is cosmetic dentistry affordable?
More than most people expect. Small fixes like bonding and contouring cost far less than full veneers, and whitening is one of the most affordable ways to transform a smile. We work with your budget and PPO insurance, and give you an exact written quote before any treatment begins.
Can you whiten just one dark tooth?
Yes. A single tooth that darkened after a root canal usually will not respond to regular whitening — but internal tooth whitening brightens it from the inside. It is a conservative treatment that often avoids the need for a crown or veneer.
How long do porcelain veneers last?
With proper care and good home hygiene, porcelain veneers commonly last many years. They resist stains from coffee and tea, and Dr. Mechev checks them at your regular visits to keep them looking their best.