Full Mouth Reconstruction in Pacoima, CA
A phased rebuild with every key visit a short trip from Pacoima.
The short answer
Worried about going without teeth during full mouth reconstruction in Pacoima? Dr. Faraz Farahnik plans temporaries so you can eat, speak and smile while the lab makes your final work. The exam and written plan come first at our Los Angeles office, about 13.2 miles by road from Pacoima.
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 Los Angeles a practical choice for full mouth reconstruction in Pacoima?
For most Pacoima patients it is. A reconstruction is spread across phases with healing time between them, and our office is about 19 minutes from Pacoima in light traffic.
Because the work is planned in advance, you know which visits are long and which are quick checks. That lets you place the bigger appointments on days that suit you and keep the shorter ones brief. When you call, mention any season or stretch of weeks that's already busy, and the schedule can be built around it.
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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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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 will you feel after the longer appointments?
Tired jaw muscles and some tenderness are common after a long session. Prepared teeth can be sensitive for a while, especially to cold.
Plan a quiet evening after those visits and choose soft foods. If sensitivity hangs on or a temporary feels wrong, call (818) 658-9285. With the office about 19 minutes away in light traffic, coming back for a check is simple.
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Should you wear a mouthguard for sports?
Yes, for contact sports or anything with a risk of a blow to the face. A custom sports guard protects new restorations as well as natural teeth.
It's a different appliance from a night guard. Ask Dr. Farahnik if you play sports, and he'll recommend the right protection for your activity.
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Will prepared teeth be sensitive?
They can be for a while, especially to cold. Sensitivity usually settles, but it varies from tooth to tooth and person to person.
Keeping as much healthy tooth as possible helps. If a tooth stays sensitive or becomes painful, tell Dr. Farahnik, because occasionally the nerve needs further treatment. That possibility is one of the honest risks of any tooth that is prepared.
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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 do two reconstructions cost such different amounts?
Because they're different jobs. One patient may need most teeth rebuilt with crowns and implants; another may need a mix of bonding and a few onlays.
The number of teeth, the material for each, the preparation needed, the lab's part and supporting care like a night guard all vary. Comparing plans only makes sense when you compare what's in them.
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
Why does living near the office help during treatment from Pacoima?
Because a reconstruction includes small adjustments as you get used to trial teeth. When a spot feels high or a temporary loosens, you can come in rather than wait.
From Pacoima it's about 13.2 miles southwest, or about 19 minutes in light traffic. I-405 carries most of the trip. Call (818) 658-9285 and we'll find a time.
Nearby areas by distance from Pacoima
| Nearby area | Direction from Pacoima | Road distance (area center to area center) | Drive from Pacoima (estimate, light traffic) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panorama City | southwest | 4.2 miles | about 10 minutes |
| Sylmar | northwest | 5 miles | about 11 minutes |
| North Hills | southwest | 4.7 miles | about 11 minutes |
| Sun Valley | southeast | 5.2 miles | about 12 minutes |
| Van Nuys | southwest | 9 miles | about 14 minutes |
| Granada Hills | west | 6.8 miles | about 11 minutes |
Our only office is at 16260 Ventura Blvd, Suite 730, Encino. We measure from central Pacoima, close to San Fernando High School and Griffith Ranch.
Building note: 16260 Ventura Blvd, Suite 730, Encino, CA 91436.
For the full picture, see our main full mouth reconstruction page. Our reconstruction pages also cover Panorama City, CA, Sylmar, CA, North Hills, CA and Sun Valley, CA.
- Drive
- About 19 minutes
- Distance
- 13.2 miles
- Route
- I-405
- Main roads
- San Fernando Road · Hayvenhurst Avenue
From the center of Pacoima 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 Pacoima patients about full mouth reconstruction
Short answers to the reconstruction questions we hear most. Full mouth reconstruction guide
How many trips from Pacoima 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 Pacoima ahead of time.
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.
Can a dentist near Pacoima 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.
Does a full-mouth rebuild hurt?
The work is done with the area numbed, so most people feel pressure rather than pain. Afterward, teeth and gums can be tender or sensitive for a while, and your aftercare instructions explain how to stay comfortable.
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.
Begin
What's a sensible first step from Pacoima?
Phone (818) 658-9285 and ask for a reconstruction planning visit. Mention any recent X-rays you have, and we'll tell you what to bring.