Full Mouth Reconstruction in Inglewood, CA
A plain account of what rebuilding a whole mouth asks of you, and what it gives back.
The short answer
Full mouth reconstruction in Inglewood can combine bonding, onlays, crowns, veneers and implants, depending on what each tooth needs. Inglewood patients head northwest to Los Angeles for it. Dr. Farahnik places implants himself, with a periodontist and oral surgeons on our in-house team, and the written fee follows your exam.
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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What does full mouth reconstruction in Inglewood actually involve?
It is one coordinated rebuild of the upper and lower teeth, planned around how they meet. Instead of fixing problems one at a time, Dr. Farahnik designs the whole bite and then restores it in a set order.
That order matters. Health comes first, so decay and gum problems are treated before anything new goes in. Then come the foundations, such as implants where teeth are missing. Only after the new bite has been tested in temporary teeth does the final porcelain or ceramic work get made. Each step depends on the one before it.
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Can you have a full-mouth rebuild if you have gum disease?
Yes, but the gum disease gets treated first. Placing new crowns or veneers over unhealthy gums or untreated decay may make existing problems worse.
So the early phase of most plans is about getting healthy: cleaning and gum therapy, fillings for active decay, and root canal treatment or removal for infected teeth. Once the foundation is stable, the restorative design can move forward on solid ground.
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How are the final teeth made and placed?
The lab makes the final restorations from the approved trial design, and Dr. Farahnik places them in sections, checking the fit and bite as each one goes in.
Matching materials to each tooth
Your finished mouth may include composite, onlays, crowns, porcelain veneers and implant crowns side by side, each chosen for the job that tooth has to do. They are designed together, so they share a shade and meet the opposite teeth evenly.
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Do you still need cleanings during a reconstruction?
Yes. Healthy gums are part of what makes new restorations last, so cleanings continue throughout the plan, sometimes more often than before.
They're often timed to coincide with other visits to save you trips. Keeping gums healthy around temporaries can be harder than usual, so the team will show you what to focus on at home.
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How do you care for a rebuilt mouth day to day?
Brush twice a day, clean between your teeth daily and keep up with checkups. Those basics protect both the restorations and the gums and bone that hold them.
Some areas, like bridges and implant crowns, may need special brushes or floss threaders. The team will show you which tools suit your work and how to use them. A few minutes a day makes a large difference over the years.
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How much upkeep does rebuilt work need?
Daily brushing and cleaning between teeth, regular checkups and cleanings, and a night guard if you grind. Some restorations, like bridges and implant crowns, need special cleaning aids.
The upkeep is very manageable once it's routine, but it isn't optional. Restorations rely on healthy gums and bone, and those depend on your daily care.
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Who handles the surgical parts of a reconstruction?
Dr. Farahnik places implants himself, with a periodontist and oral surgeons on our in-house team. That keeps planning, surgery and restorations under one roof. More about Dr. Farahnik
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
What's included when a full-mouth plan is priced?
Everything the plan needs, itemized: the health phase, any foundations such as implants, trial restorations, final restorations and protective care afterward.
Seeing it laid out helps you understand where the scope comes from. The number of teeth, the materials and the lab work usually account for most of the difference between one plan and another.
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 Inglewood?
Earlier appointments are often easiest. Roads tend to be lighter, and you start a long visit fresh.
From Inglewood the trip is about 18.8 miles, heading northwest, and takes about 26 minutes in light traffic. Most drivers take I-405. Your written plan marks which visits are long, so you can choose times that suit you for those.
Distance from Inglewood to surrounding areas
| Nearby area | Direction from Inglewood | Road distance (area center to area center) | Drive from Inglewood (estimate, light traffic) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan Beach | southwest | 8.2 miles | about 15 minutes |
| Watts | east | 9.6 miles | about 16 minutes |
| Koreatown | north | 10 miles | about 19 minutes |
| Huntington Park | east | 9.2 miles | about 20 minutes |
| Compton | southeast | 11.4 miles | about 19 minutes |
| Redondo Beach | southwest | 10 miles | about 20 minutes |
Our only office is at 16260 Ventura Blvd, Suite 730, Encino. We measure from central Inglewood, close to Kia Forum and Rivers Lake.
Building note: 16260 Ventura Blvd, Suite 730, Encino, CA 91436.
Our full mouth reconstruction guide covers the treatment in more depth. Our reconstruction pages also cover Los Angeles, CA, Koreatown, CA, Westwood, CA and Silver Lake, CA.
- Drive
- About 26 minutes
- Distance
- 18.8 miles
- Route
- I-405
- Main roads
- East Manchester Boulevard · Ventura Boulevard
From the center of Inglewood to 16260 Ventura Blvd, Suite 730, Encino, CA 91436. Light-traffic estimate from road-routing data (retrieved October 2, 2026); times vary.
Questions
Frequently asked questions from Inglewood patients about rebuilding teeth
The basics, a few lines each. Learn more about rebuilding teeth
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.
What happens if I wait?
Worn and broken teeth tend to keep deteriorating, and decay or gum disease rarely improve on their own. An exam tells you where things stand, so you can decide when to start with clear information.
How many trips from Inglewood will a reconstruction take?
That depends on your plan, which Dr. Farahnik writes after your exam. It lists each phase and which visits are long or short, so you can plan the trips from Inglewood ahead of time.
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 need implants as part of my plan?
Only if teeth are missing or can't be saved and implants suit your bone and health. Bridges and partial dentures are alternatives. Dr. Farahnik explains the options for each gap.
Begin
Want to talk it through first?
Call (818) 658-9285. The team can explain how the planning visit works and help you find a time that suits you.