Cosmetic & Restorative Dentistry · La Mesa, San Diego
Smile Makeover in La Mesa, San Diego
Veneers, whitening, implants, and same-day crowns — planned with 3D imaging and crafted in our in-house lab by Dr. Cvetan Mechev, DDS, with 26 years of experience.
What Is a Smile Makeover?
A smile makeover is a personalized plan that combines two or more cosmetic and restorative treatments to transform how your smile looks and works. Some patients call it a Hollywood smile, a smile design, or a smile transformation. When worn, damaged, or missing teeth are involved, it becomes a full mouth rehabilitation — a complete restoration of your bite and smile.
Very few people are born with a perfect smile. Stains, chips, wear from grinding (bruxism), crooked teeth, or missing teeth can hold you back at work, in photos, and in everyday life. A smile makeover fixes the problems together, in the right order, instead of one at a time.
Dr. Cvetan Mechev has spent 26 years creating smiles for patients across La Mesa and San Diego. He 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. Every makeover he plans is built around your face, your goals, and your budget — explained in plain language, step by step.
What Your Smile Makeover Can Include
Every plan is custom. Dr. Mechev combines the treatments below to match your smile goals — all under one roof in La Mesa.
Porcelain Veneers
Thin ceramic shells bonded to the front of stained or damaged teeth. Most veneer patients receive 6 to 10 veneers for a bright, natural, camera-ready smile.
Teeth Whitening
Same-day in-office whitening or professional take-home trays. For a single dark tooth after a root canal, we also offer internal tooth whitening.
Dental Implants
The gold standard for replacing missing teeth. Planned with 3D imaging, and when bone is too thin, Dr. Mechev performs the bone grafting himself.
Same-Day CEREC Crowns
All-ceramic crowns designed, milled, and placed in one visit using our in-house CAD/CAM lab — no outside lab, no weeks of waiting.
Six Month Smiles Braces
Discreet clear brackets and tooth-colored wires that straighten the teeth that show when you smile — typically in just 4 to 6 months.
Gum Health Treatment
Healthy gums come first. Dr. Mechev treats gum disease and performs cosmetic crown lengthening and root coverage so your new smile has a healthy frame.
How Your Smile Makeover Is Planned
Your makeover starts with a consultation, not a sales pitch. Dr. Mechev sits down with you to understand what you want to change. Then he builds the plan on real data:
- Facial portraits and intraoral photos of your smile
- A 3D dental CBCT scan to evaluate your teeth and jawbone
- Diagnostic digital optical impressions and a digital smile design mock up — a physical preview of your new teeth
- A complete smile analysis and smile design
You receive a personalized, step-by-step treatment plan in simple language, with the timeline and the costs laid out before anything begins.
Why Patients Choose La Mesa Dental Center
Many cosmetic clinics can whiten and veneer. Few can handle the whole makeover when implants are involved. Dr. Mechev plans your case with 3D CBCT imaging, places dental implants, and performs bone grafting in-house when the jaw needs rebuilding first — so you are not referred out mid-treatment.
Our in-house CAD/CAM digital lab mills ceramic crowns on site. That means faster results, fewer visits, and one doctor responsible for your smile from the first scan to the final polish.
Patients visit us from La Mesa, El Cajon, Spring Valley, Lemon Grove, and across San Diego and Southern California for smile makeovers and full mouth restorations.
Smile Makeovers for La Mesa, El Cajon, Spring Valley, Lemon Grove, San Diego & Southern California
La Mesa Dental Center · 8334 University Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942
Smile Makeover FAQ
What is included in a smile makeover?
A smile makeover combines two or more treatments into one plan. Depending on your smile, it can include porcelain veneers, teeth whitening, dental implants, same-day ceramic crowns, short-term braces, and gum health treatment. Dr. Mechev designs the combination around your goals, your budget, and your timeline.
How much does a smile makeover cost in La Mesa?
The cost depends on which treatments your plan includes. A makeover built on whitening and bonding costs far less than a full mouth restoration with implants and crowns. We publish transparent implant and crown pricing on our pricing page, and you receive an exact written quote at your consultation — before any treatment begins.
How long does a smile makeover take?
Simple makeovers, like whitening with a few veneers, can be finished in 2 weeks. Plans that include Six Month Smiles braces typically take 4 to 6 months. If dental implants are part of your plan, healing time is added — but our in-house full-service digital dental lab and same-day CEREC crowns shorten the timeline at every step.
Can dental implants be part of my smile makeover?
Yes. Dr. Mechev places dental implants and performs the bone grafting himself when the jaw needs rebuilding first, so your entire makeover happens in one office. Your CBCT scan shows exactly what your bone needs before any decision is made.
Will my new smile look natural?
That is the goal of the whole process. Dr. Mechev designs your smile from facial photos, a smile analysis, and a physical wax-up preview — so you see the shape of your new teeth before treatment starts. Veneers and crowns are matched to your face, skin tone, and natural tooth shade.