Full Mouth Reconstruction in Koreatown, CA
Each tooth gets what it needs, from bonding to a crown or an implant.
The short answer
Before anything is final, full mouth reconstruction in Koreatown lets you test the new bite. Dr. Farahnik makes the planned shapes in temporaries first, so you can chew, speak and smile with them. Our Los Angeles office is about 16.8 miles away, and he adjusts the design until it works for you.
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 Koreatown 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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What is the rhythm of appointments like?
Visits come in clusters: a few closer together during each active phase, then quieter stretches while gums heal, implants bond or you live with the trial teeth.
Planning around your calendar
Longer appointments handle preparation and placement; shorter ones are checks and adjustments. Your written plan marks which is which, so you can book the long ones on days that suit you. Ask about combining steps where it's safe to do so.
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Is there an age limit for rebuilding the whole mouth?
No fixed age applies. What counts is your general health, the condition of your teeth and gums, and whether you can manage a series of visits and good daily care.
Older patients often have the longest history of dental work, which is part of why reconstructions are common later in life. Younger adults with severe wear or inherited enamel problems may need one too. The exam, not the birthday, decides.
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How soon can a reconstruction start for someone in Koreatown?
It starts with the exam and planning visit. Once Dr. Farahnik has your records and you've agreed the plan, the health phase can usually begin.
Being nearby makes the early visits easy to schedule. Call (818) 658-9285 to book the first appointment, and mention if you have a target date or a particular concern you'd like addressed first.
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Does rebuilding teeth mean removing healthy structure?
Crowns and some onlays require shaping the tooth, and that can't be undone. It's one of the main reasons Dr. Farahnik chooses the most conservative option for each tooth.
Where bonding or a veneer can do the job, he uses it instead of a crown. Where a tooth is badly broken down, a crown may protect what's left. You'll see which teeth get which restoration, and why, in your plan.
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How often will you need checkups afterward?
Dr. Farahnik will set a schedule based on your gum health and the type of restorations you have. Some patients need visits more often than before treatment.
Those visits check the gums, the fit of each restoration and any signs of wear. Catching a small chip or early gum problem when it's minor keeps the repair minor too.
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Who will you see at each phase?
Faraz Farahnik, DDS, in the dental field for 20 years, as a dental assistant and office manager before earning his DDS from USC in 2018. He sees you at each phase of your plan. Read his story
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
Does phasing change how the cost is planned?
It spreads the work over time, and the total depends on what is included in each phase.
Your plan shows the phases in order, with the preparation, materials, lab work and supporting care in each. You can see exactly what the first phase involves before deciding on the next.
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
How do you get to your first consultation from Koreatown?
Your first visit is the exam and planning appointment. Our Encino office is about 16.8 miles northwest of Koreatown.
That's about 26 minutes in light traffic. The route mostly follows US-101 (Hollywood Freeway; also tagged CA-2). Bring your medication list and any recent X-rays you already have. If you're unsure about directions, call (818) 658-9285 before you set out.
Areas surrounding Koreatown
| Nearby area | Direction from Koreatown | Road distance (area center to area center) | Drive from Koreatown (estimate, light traffic) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Lake | northeast | 4.6 miles | about 12 minutes |
| Hollywood | northwest | 5.9 miles | about 14 minutes |
| West Hollywood | northwest | 6.1 miles | about 14 minutes |
| Beverly Hills | west | 6.7 miles | about 15 minutes |
| Inglewood | south | 10.1 miles | about 19 minutes |
| Huntington Park | southeast | 9.5 miles | about 18 minutes |
Our only office is at 16260 Ventura Blvd, Suite 730, Encino. We measure from central Koreatown, close to International American University and Commonwealth and Council.
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: Silver Lake, CA, Los Angeles, CA, Inglewood, CA and Studio City, CA.
- Drive
- About 26 minutes
- Distance
- 16.8 miles
- Route
- US-101 (Hollywood Freeway; also tagged CA-2)
- Main roads
- South Normandie Avenue · Hayvenhurst Avenue
From the center of Koreatown 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 Koreatown patients about full mouth reconstruction
Straight answers first; the full-mouth page has the details. Read the full-mouth guide
How long is the drive from Koreatown to the office?
It takes about 26 minutes in light traffic and covers about 16.8 miles. Allow extra time at busy hours, especially on days with longer appointments.
Should I call ahead before my first visit from Koreatown?
Yes, it helps. Call (818) 658-9285 to book and mention any recent X-rays or past dental records you have, so the first visit covers as much as possible.
How long does the whole process take?
It varies widely with the work involved. Healing after gum treatment, extractions or implants sets much of the pace. Dr. Farahnik gives you an estimated timeline with your written plan.
Who places implants if my plan needs them?
Dr. Farahnik places implants himself, with a periodontist and oral surgeons on our in-house team. Planning, surgery and restorations are coordinated in one office.
Is full mouth rehabilitation the same thing?
Yes, the terms are used interchangeably, along with full mouth restoration. All describe a planned rebuild of most or all teeth, with attention to how the bite works as a whole.
Begin
Want a plan you can review at home?
Call (818) 658-9285 to book a planning visit. You'll take home a written plan and fee, so you can decide in your own time.