Cosmetic Dentist in Encino, CA
A cosmetic dentist in Encino, in our only office on Ventura Boulevard.
The short answer
Veneers & Co. Dental Group is a cosmetic dentist in Encino, at 16260 Ventura Blvd, Suite 730. Faraz Farahnik, DDS, a general dentist whose practice focuses on cosmetic and restorative dentistry, sees patients for porcelain veneers, bonding, whitening, implants and smile makeovers here. Most people start with a phone call to (818) 658-9285.
Faraz Farahnik, DDSDDS, USC Herman Ostrow School of DentistryCovered by ADA News, the Los Angeles Times and CBS Los AngelesPatients travel from across the country and around the world.
Cosmetic Dentistry
What does a cosmetic dentist in Encino offer at our office?
Everything from a lighter shade to a full redesign, all in one suite. Each treatment below has its own page covering the steps, the limits and the risks.
- Porcelain veneers. Thin ceramic facings made in a dental lab and bonded to the fronts of teeth. They change color and shape at once. Porcelain veneers
- Composite veneers and bonding. Tooth-colored resin shaped directly on the tooth, often with less enamel removed than porcelain. Composite veneers
- Teeth whitening. Lightens natural enamel. It doesn't change existing crowns, fillings or veneers. Teeth whitening
- Dental implants. Dr. Farahnik places implants himself, with a periodontist and oral surgeons on our in-house team. Dental implants
- Smile makeovers. One plan that combines several of these in a sensible order. Smile makeover
Why the order of treatment matters
Restorations don't change color, so whitening usually happens before any veneer, crown or bonding is matched to your teeth. Getting that order wrong can leave new work a shade darker than the teeth beside it. When several treatments are involved, your written plan sets out the sequence before anything starts.
When a smaller step is enough
Not every concern needs veneers, and a good cosmetic dentist in Encino or anywhere else should tell you so. Yellowing from coffee or age often responds to whitening, and a small chip can often be repaired with bonding. Dr. Farahnik will say so when a lighter option would meet your goal, and he'll explain why when it wouldn't.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Is a cosmetic dentist a different kind of dentist?
No. Cosmetic dentistry is not one of the ADA-recognized dental specialties. Any licensed dentist in California may provide cosmetic treatment.
Dr. Farahnik is a general dentist whose practice focuses on cosmetic and restorative dentistry. In practice that means he checks the health of your teeth and gums before talking about appearance. A veneer placed over an untreated cavity or inflamed gums won't look good for long. When you compare offices, ask to see a dentist's own unretouched cases and ask how they'd handle a result you didn't like.
The dentist
Who is the dentist at our Encino office?
Faraz Farahnik, DDS. He earned his DDS from USC in 2018 after years in the dental field as a dental assistant and office manager, so he has seen the patient's side of the chair as well as the dentist's. Practicing dentist since 2018, he sees you at each step of your plan. Meet Dr. Farahnik
- Education
- UCLA, with honors · DDS, USC, 2018
- Practicing
- Practicing dentist since 2018
- Languages
- English · Farsi
How it works
How do you get started?
In three steps: a phone consultation, an exam at our office and a written plan.
Call us first
Start with a phone consultation at (818) 658-9285; a final plan needs an in-person exam.
An exam at our office
Treatment is planned only after an in-person exam at 16260 Ventura Blvd, Suite 730, Encino, CA 91436.
Your written plan
You'll receive a written treatment plan and fee after your exam.
Your visits
What happens when you call?
Calling a cosmetic dentist in Encino for the first time is simple. You tell us what bothers you about your smile, in your own words. One honest sentence is usually enough to start, such as "my front teeth look gray in photos" or "I've lost a back tooth and I'm avoiding that side."
We'll explain which treatments might fit, what the first visit includes and what to bring, such as recent X-rays from another office and a list of your medicines. What a call can't do is replace an exam. Dr. Farahnik recommends treatment and sets a fee only after he has seen your teeth, gums and bite in person.
Your visits
What happens at the first visit?
It's a conversation and a health check, not a sales pitch. You leave with information, not a commitment.
A look at your goals and your teeth
Dr. Farahnik starts with what you want to change, then examines your teeth and gums, with X-rays as needed. Decay, gum problems and grinding come first, because cosmetic work sits on top of healthy teeth.
Your options side by side
Where more than one approach could work, he lays them out together: how much natural tooth each one changes, how long it's likely to last and what upkeep it needs. You can take the written plan home and think it over. Plenty of people do, and that's fine.
Cost & financing
How do cost, insurance and financing work here?
The fee depends on what your plan includes, so it's set after the exam rather than quoted over the phone.
Dr. Farahnik works with all budgets and price ranges. You'll receive a written treatment plan and fee after your exam.
Insurance: We accept all PPO insurance plans.
Financing: Cherry · CareCredit · Sunbit · In-house financing
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Getting here
Where is the office, and how do you get here?
On Ventura Boulevard in Encino, a City of Los Angeles neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley.
Building note: 16260 Ventura Blvd, Suite 730, Encino, CA 91436.
Parking and arrival
Until then, call (818) 658-9285 before your first visit and we'll explain where to park and how to find the suite. If you use a wheelchair or need any help getting to the suite, mention it when you book.
Coming from Sherman Oaks, Tarzana and nearby
If you live nearby, the trip is short. These are light-traffic estimates from road-routing data, so check a map app on the day.
- Sherman Oaks: a 3-mile run west along Ventura Boulevard, roughly 7 minutes.
- Tarzana: just under 6 miles heading east, with a stretch on US-101; around 10 minutes.
- Van Nuys: close to 6 miles south, partly on I-405; near 10 minutes.
- Woodland Hills: 8 miles east via US-101; around 12 minutes.
- Studio City: a little over 8 miles west on US-101; near 14 minutes.
Questions
Frequently asked questions from Encino patients
Short answers to what comes up most on the phone. More on cosmetic dentistry
Is there a cosmetic dentist in Encino who also places implants?
Yes. Dr. Farahnik places implants himself, with a periodontist and oral surgeons on our in-house team. That lets one office plan the look of your front teeth and the replacement of a missing one together.
Can I start with a phone consultation instead of coming in?
Yes. Call (818) 658-9285 and tell us what you'd like to change. We can talk through which options might fit and what the first visit covers. A treatment recommendation and fee come only after Dr. Farahnik examines you in person.
Can I talk with the dentist in Farsi?
Yes. Dr. Farahnik is fluent in Farsi. Your exam findings, your options and your written plan can all be explained in Farsi, and family members are welcome to join the conversation.
Does your Encino office take insurance?
We accept all PPO insurance plans. Financing is available through Cherry, CareCredit, Sunbit and in-house financing, and Dr. Farahnik works with all budgets and price ranges.
Will whitening change the color of my crowns or veneers?
No. Whitening works on natural enamel, not on porcelain, resin or other restorations, so their color stays the same. If you're planning both, whitening usually comes first so new work can be matched to your lighter shade.
Begin
Ready to talk with a cosmetic dentist in Encino?
Call (818) 658-9285. If you live nearby, the first visit is a short trip, and if you're coming from farther away, a phone call first makes that trip count.