Full Mouth Reconstruction in Calabasas, CA
Worn, cracked or missing teeth rebuilt as one planned system, not one tooth at a time.
The short answer
Not every tooth needs a crown in a full mouth reconstruction in Calabasas. Dr. Farahnik matches each tooth to the least it needs, from bonding to an onlay, crown or implant, and keeps as much healthy tooth as he can. Plans are made at our Los Angeles office, east of Calabasas.
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.
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Is full mouth reconstruction in Calabasas worth the commitment?
It can be, when many teeth are failing at once and piecemeal repairs keep breaking down. It is a large commitment of time, visits and cost, and you should weigh it with the full plan in front of you.
The case for it is coordination: the teeth are designed to meet evenly and share the load. The case against is that some steps, like shaping teeth for crowns, can't be undone. Dr. Farahnik lays out both sides, along with smaller options, before you agree to anything.
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Why are final restorations placed one section at a time?
Working section by section keeps each appointment manageable and lets Dr. Farahnik confirm the bite as the new teeth accumulate, rather than changing everything at once.
How sections are usually grouped
Plans often move by area, such as upper front teeth, lower front teeth, then back teeth on each side, though the order depends on your design. Phasing also spreads the visits over a longer period, which many patients find easier to fit around work and family.
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What if you already wear a partial denture?
A partial denture doesn't rule out a reconstruction. Dr. Farahnik looks at the teeth that remain, the bone where teeth are missing and how the partial is affecting your bite.
Some patients keep a removable partial as part of the final plan; others replace missing teeth with implants. The choice depends on bone, health and what you prefer. You'll see the options side by side, with the trade-offs of each explained plainly.
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Is morning or afternoon better for a long visit?
Many patients prefer mornings for the longest appointments: they're fresher, and the rest of the day is open for rest. Others like a late slot followed by an evening at home.
There's no clinical rule here; choose what suits you. Living in Calabasas gives you some flexibility, since the drive is about 19 minutes in light traffic. Just mention your preference when you call to book.
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How does saving teeth compare with a full-arch bridge?
Saving teeth keeps your natural roots but may mean more individual treatment and more teeth to maintain. A full-arch bridge on implants replaces a whole arch in a more uniform way.
Neither is automatically better. It depends on how many teeth are sound, your bone and your health. Dr. Farahnik explains the trade-offs for your mouth, and some plans use one approach on each arch.
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What if a tooth becomes sensitive months later?
Mention it. Sensitivity that appears later can mean a worn area, gum recession or, occasionally, a problem with the nerve.
Dr. Farahnik will check the tooth and the restoration and explain what he finds. Many causes are simple to address when caught early, which is why it's worth calling rather than waiting.
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Who is behind your full-mouth care?
Faraz Farahnik, DDS · Doctor of Dental Surgery, USC. He designs the bite, coordinates each phase and places the final restorations. Dr. Farahnik's background
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.
Cost & financing
Why can't a full-mouth rebuild be quoted over the phone?
Because no two reconstructions involve the same work. A phone quote would be a guess, and guesses about large plans tend to change.
After the exam, Dr. Farahnik knows how many teeth need treatment, which materials fit each one, what preparation comes first and how much lab work is involved. That's what the fee is built from.
What affects the cost? How many teeth are treated, which materials are used, and what preparation or supporting care your plan needs.
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
What time of day suits the drive over from Calabasas?
Earlier appointments are often easiest. Roads tend to be lighter, and you start a long visit fresh.
From Calabasas the trip is about 12.8 miles, heading east, and takes about 19 minutes in light traffic. Most drivers take US-101. Your written plan marks which visits are long, so you can choose times that suit you for those.
Distance from Calabasas to surrounding areas
| Nearby area | Direction from Calabasas | Road distance (area center to area center) | Drive from Calabasas (estimate, light traffic) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hidden Hills | north | 4.2 miles | about 10 minutes |
| Woodland Hills | northeast | 5.4 miles | about 10 minutes |
| Agoura Hills | west | 9.6 miles | about 16 minutes |
| Canoga Park | northeast | 8.2 miles | about 15 minutes |
| Tarzana | east | 9.7 miles | about 16 minutes |
| Reseda | northeast | 10.9 miles | about 18 minutes |
Our only office is at 16260 Ventura Blvd, Suite 730, Encino. The estimate begins near The Commons at Calabasas and Calabasas High School, close to the center of Calabasas.
Building note: 16260 Ventura Blvd, Suite 730, Encino, CA 91436.
For the full picture, see our main full mouth reconstruction page. Full-mouth pages for other nearby areas: Hidden Hills, CA, Woodland Hills, CA, Canoga Park, CA and Tarzana, CA. For other ways to restore teeth, read Porcelain veneers in Calabasas, CA.
- Drive
- About 19 minutes
- Distance
- 12.8 miles
- Route
- US-101
- Main roads
- Parkway Calabasas · Ventura Boulevard
From the center of Calabasas to 16260 Ventura Blvd, Suite 730, Encino, CA 91436. Light-traffic estimate from road-routing data (retrieved October 2, 2026); times vary.
Questions
FAQs from Calabasas patients about full mouth reconstruction
What people ask most before committing to a phased plan. Full mouth reconstruction overview
Is a full mouth reconstruction worth it?
For people whose teeth are worn, broken or failing in many places, it can restore comfortable chewing and a confident smile in one coordinated plan. Whether it's right for you depends on your teeth and goals, which the exam clarifies.
Will I have temporary teeth during treatment?
Usually, yes. Temporaries protect prepared teeth and let you test the new shapes and bite. You won't be left with exposed prepared teeth between visits.
Can I go over my reconstruction plan in Farsi?
Yes. Dr. Farahnik is fluent in Farsi. The exam findings, each phase of the plan and aftercare can be explained in Farsi, and relatives are welcome to listen in.
How do you know the new bite will work?
It's tested before it's final. Dr. Farahnik makes the planned shapes in trial restorations, you live with them, and adjustments are made until chewing, speech and appearance feel right.
Is a smile makeover the same as a reconstruction?
Not quite. A makeover mainly changes how the smile looks. A reconstruction restores function across the mouth, and appearance is shaped around a healthy bite. Some plans include elements of both.
Begin
Ready when you are.
Phone (818) 658-9285 to book a planning visit with Dr. Farahnik. Questions before then are welcome too.