Veneers in Los Angeles & Southern California
Custom porcelain veneers, planned with you around your face, your features and the way you smile.
In a sentence
Veneers & Co. Dental Group makes custom porcelain veneers for patients across Los Angeles and Southern California. Faraz Farahnik, DDS (USC, 2018), plans each smile around your face. He also places implants and rebuilds worn or broken teeth when a smile needs more than veneers. Dr. Farahnik is on call for emergencies.
Faraz Farahnik, DDSDoctor of Dental Surgery, USCPatients travel from across the country and around the world.
The natural smile
What makes a veneer smile look natural?
A natural-looking veneer smile is planned around your face, not picked from a catalog. Three things do most of the work.
- Your face leads. Length, width and outline follow your lips, your features and how your teeth meet.
- Shade, translucency and texture. Real teeth aren't one flat white, so neither are good veneers.
- Careful preparation. Most veneers need a thin layer of enamel removed, which can't be undone. You'll know the plan for each tooth first.
The first visit
What happens at your first consultation?
It starts with a conversation and an exam, not a sales pitch. There are three steps.
Talk about your goals.
Tell Dr. Farahnik what you'd change. Bring photos of smiles you like, or start with a phone call.
Exam and records.
He checks your teeth, gums and bite, and treats decay or gum disease before cosmetic work begins.
A written plan.
After the exam, you get your plan, fee, timeline, risks and alternatives in writing.
The dentist
Who is Dr. Faraz Farahnik?
Faraz Farahnik, DDS, is a general dentist whose practice focuses on cosmetic and restorative dentistry. He has been in the dental field for 20 years, as a dental assistant and office manager before earning his DDS from USC in 2018. He is fluent in Farsi.
- Education
- UCLA, with honors · DDS, USC, 2018
- Practicing
- Practicing dentist since 2018
- Languages
- English · Farsi
Treatments
What else does the practice treat?
Veneers come first here, but many smiles need other care too.
- Porcelain veneers: thin custom ceramic shells that change color, shape or size.
- Composite veneers and teeth whitening: lighter-touch options.
- Smile makeover: one plan for several changes at once.
- Dental implants and All-on-X: Dr. Farahnik places implants himself, with a periodontist and oral surgeons on our in-house team.
- Full mouth reconstruction: rebuilding worn, broken or missing teeth in both jaws.
Insurance & cost
How do insurance and cost work?
Your fee depends on your plan, and you'll have it in writing after your exam. We accept all PPO insurance plans. Dr. Farahnik works with all budgets and price ranges. You can choose from four financing options: Cherry, CareCredit, Sunbit and in-house financing. Financing options
Apply with CherryApply with CareCredit
Financing is subject to credit approval.
On call
Having a dental emergency?
Dental emergency? Call (818) 658-9285. Dr. Farahnik is on call for emergencies, including evenings and weekends.
Call 911 if facial swelling makes it hard to breathe or swallow. Go to the nearest emergency room for bleeding that won't stop or a serious injury to your face or jaw. If you have a fever with facial swelling, call us right away; if you can't reach us, go to an emergency room.
Questions
Frequently asked questions about veneers in Los Angeles
How long do porcelain veneers last?
Porcelain veneers are durable, but they aren't lifetime restorations, and most will need replacing at some point. How long yours last depends on your bite, habits such as grinding or clenching, and how you care for your teeth. Dr. Farahnik will talk through what to expect in your situation.
Do porcelain veneers damage your natural teeth?
Usually, getting porcelain veneers means removing a thin layer of enamel so they fit and look natural. Enamel doesn't grow back, so that step can't be undone, and the prepared teeth will always need a covering. Before you decide, Dr. Farahnik will explain how much preparation each tooth needs and whether a less invasive option could meet your goals.
How much do veneers cost?
The fee depends on your plan, including how many teeth are treated, the materials and any supporting care. You'll get a written treatment plan and fee after your exam. Dr. Farahnik works with all budgets and price ranges. Financing is available through Cherry, CareCredit, Sunbit and in-house financing.
Can I start with a phone consultation?
Yes. You can start with a phone call to talk through your goals and options, which helps if you live farther away. A final treatment plan always needs an in-person exam at the office, because Dr. Farahnik has to check your teeth, gums and bite directly.
What should I do in a dental emergency?
It depends on how serious it is. Dial 911 if swelling is making breathing or swallowing hard, and go to an emergency room for bleeding that won't stop or a serious mouth or face injury. For a severe toothache, a broken tooth or a lost crown or veneer, call (818) 658-9285. Dr. Farahnik is on call for emergencies, including evenings and weekends.
Begin
Ready to talk about your veneers?
The first step is a phone call. You don't need to know exactly what you want; Dr. Farahnik will listen first, then walk you through your options.