Full Mouth Reconstruction in North Hills, CA
Encino care south of North Hills, with a periodontist and oral surgeons on our team.
The short answer
Yes, North Hills patients come to Los Angeles for full mouth reconstruction. It usually suits adults whose teeth are worn, broken or missing across both arches and who are healthy enough for routine dental care. Dr. Faraz Farahnik examines you first and puts the full plan in writing before anything is scheduled.
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 North Hills 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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How do temporaries let you test the new bite?
Dr. Farahnik first makes the planned shapes in provisional, or trial, restorations. You wear them for a period to chew, speak and smile with the new bite before anything goes into final materials.
What you're checking
Does chewing feel even? Do certain sounds come out clearly? Do you like how the teeth look in photos and in the mirror? Your feedback guides adjustments. Once the trial teeth feel right, they become the blueprint the lab copies for the final work.
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Is a reconstruction still possible if you grind your teeth?
It is, and grinding is one of the most common reasons teeth wear down enough to need rebuilding. The plan has to account for those heavy forces.
Restoring the teeth doesn't stop the habit. Dr. Farahnik may include a custom night guard to protect the new work and will check how the surfaces are wearing at your regular visits. Ignoring grinding is one of the quickest ways to shorten the life of new restorations.
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How do parents and caregivers in North Hills manage the schedule?
By booking the longer visits for times when someone else can cover at home, and keeping the short checks flexible. A phased plan makes that easier than one marathon.
Tell us about school runs or caregiving hours when you book. We'll try to place the longer appointments around them. Because the office is about 12 minutes from North Hills in light traffic, a short check doesn't need to eat half the day.
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What are the trade-offs when implants are part of the plan?
Implants add surgical steps and healing time, and they need healthy bone. In return, they can replace missing teeth without relying on neighboring teeth for support.
Some patients choose bridges or a removable partial instead, which avoid surgery but have their own limits. Dr. Farahnik compares the options for each gap, so you can weigh comfort, time and upkeep for yourself.
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Are there foods to avoid with new restorations?
Use common sense with very hard foods. Chewing ice, cracking nuts with your teeth or biting hard candy can chip natural teeth and restorations alike.
Most people return to a normal diet. Sticky sweets and frequent sugary drinks raise decay risk at the edges of crowns, so limit those where you can. Dr. Farahnik may give specific advice for your restorations.
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Who designs your new bite?
Faraz Farahnik, DDS, a general dentist whose practice focuses on cosmetic and restorative dentistry, designs your bite and tests it in trial teeth before anything is final. Meet the dentist
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
How do you find out what your own plan would cost?
Book the planning visit. Dr. Farahnik examines your teeth and gums, takes records and designs a plan around what you need.
The fee reflects that plan: which teeth are treated, the materials, preparation such as gum therapy, the lab work and any foundations or protective appliances. Nothing is started until you've seen it.
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
Can you drive yourself home to North Hills after a long visit?
For routine visits, most patients do. Dr. Farahnik will tell you ahead of time if a visit means you should bring someone. Our Encino office is about 7.9 miles south of North Hills.
The drive takes about 12 minutes in light traffic, so you can be home soon after. Phases that include surgery, such as extractions or implants, are the ones where a ride home is more often worth arranging. Most of the way is on I-405.
Other areas near North Hills
| Nearby area | Direction from North Hills | Road distance (area center to area center) | Drive from North Hills (estimate, light traffic) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panorama City | southeast | 2.9 miles | about 6 minutes |
| Van Nuys | south | 3.7 miles | about 7 minutes |
| Northridge | west | 3.2 miles | about 8 minutes |
| Granada Hills | north | 4.6 miles | about 10 minutes |
| Pacoima | northeast | 4.7 miles | about 11 minutes |
| Reseda | southwest | 6.2 miles | about 13 minutes |
Our only office is at 16260 Ventura Blvd, Suite 730, Encino. The starting point for these figures is in North Hills, not far from California National University for Advanced Studies and James Monroe High School.
Building note: 16260 Ventura Blvd, Suite 730, Encino, CA 91436.
More detail on the treatment itself is on our full mouth reconstruction page. Full-mouth pages for other nearby areas: Panorama City, CA, Van Nuys, CA, Northridge, CA, Granada Hills, CA and Sylmar, CA.
- Drive
- About 12 minutes
- Distance
- 7.9 miles
- Route
- I-405
- Main roads
- Hayvenhurst Avenue · Ventura Boulevard
From the center of North Hills 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 North Hills patients about rebuilding teeth
Didn't find your question? Call (818) 658-9285. Our full-mouth page
Should I save my teeth or replace them with a full-arch bridge?
It depends on how many teeth are sound, your bone and your health. Some plans save natural teeth, some replace an arch on implants, and some do one of each. Dr. Farahnik compares the options for your mouth.
I grind my teeth. Can I still have a reconstruction?
Yes. Grinding is a common cause of the wear that leads to one. The plan accounts for it, and a custom night guard usually protects the new restorations afterward.
What does a full-mouth rebuild usually include?
It depends on your teeth. Common parts are treatment for decay and gum disease, replacement of failing fillings or crowns, onlays or crowns on worn teeth, veneers in the smile zone and implants where teeth are missing.
What is a full mouth reconstruction?
It's a coordinated plan to restore most or all of the teeth in both jaws so they look, feel and work well together. It usually combines several treatments, such as gum care, crowns, onlays, veneers and sometimes implants, done in planned phases.
Can a dentist near North Hills handle my routine cleanings?
Yes, if you prefer. Dr. Farahnik can share records and will still want to check the reconstruction himself at key points.
Begin
Not sure you need a full rebuild?
That's what the exam is for. Call (818) 658-9285, and Dr. Farahnik will tell you plainly whether a smaller plan would do the job.