Full Mouth Reconstruction in Panorama City, CA
A phased rebuild with every key visit a short trip from Panorama City.
The short answer
Full mouth reconstruction in Panorama City can combine bonding, onlays, crowns, veneers and implants, depending on what each tooth needs. Panorama City patients head southwest 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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Why do worn teeth often lead to full mouth reconstruction in Panorama City?
Because wear changes more than the edges you can see. As teeth shorten, the face of your smile changes and the bite can shift, and front teeth may start to chip.
Dr. Farahnik looks closely at where the wear is and what caused it. Grinding, clenching and acid can all play a part, and the cause shapes the plan. Rebuilding worn teeth without addressing heavy forces tends to repeat the problem, so protection is usually part of the design from the start.
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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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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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Can you pause between phases?
Often, yes, once your mouth is healthy and stable. Many patients finish the health phase and the foundations, then take a break before the final restorations.
Dr. Farahnik will tell you which points are safe to pause at and which aren't. For example, temporaries are meant for a period of testing, not for years. Being nearby in Panorama City makes it easy to come in for a check during any pause.
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What if a restoration chips?
Call (818) 658-9285 and describe what happened. Small chips can sometimes be polished or repaired; larger damage may need a replacement.
Keep any piece that comes off and avoid chewing on that area until you're seen. Repairs are usually simpler when they're done early, before a small chip turns into a bigger break.
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What happens if grinding continues after treatment?
It can chip or wear the new restorations, just as it wore the original teeth. A reconstruction fixes the damage, not the habit.
A custom night guard is the usual protection, worn while you sleep. Dr. Farahnik will also watch for wear at regular visits. Skipping the guard is one of the most common reasons new work wears faster than it should.
The dentist
Which dentist leads a full-mouth plan?
Faraz Farahnik, DDS, practicing dentist since 2018, leads your plan from the first exam to the final restorations. About Dr. Farahnik
- Education
- UCLA, with honors · DDS, USC, 2018
- Practicing
- Practicing dentist since 2018
- Languages
- English · Farsi
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
Why does living near the office help during treatment from Panorama City?
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 Panorama City it's about 8.2 miles southwest, or about 14 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 Panorama City
| Nearby area | Direction from Panorama City | Road distance (area center to area center) | Drive from Panorama City (estimate, light traffic) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van Nuys | southwest | 2.8 miles | about 6 minutes |
| North Hills | northwest | 2.9 miles | about 6 minutes |
| Pacoima | northeast | 4.2 miles | about 10 minutes |
| North Hollywood | southeast | 5 miles | about 11 minutes |
| Northridge | west | 5.5 miles | about 11 minutes |
| Sherman Oaks | south | 5.8 miles | about 13 minutes |
Our only office is at 16260 Ventura Blvd, Suite 730, Encino. The estimate begins near Panorama Mall and Panorama High School, close to the center of Panorama City.
Building note: 16260 Ventura Blvd, Suite 730, Encino, CA 91436.
Our full mouth reconstruction guide covers the treatment in more depth. Full-mouth pages for other nearby areas: Van Nuys, CA, North Hills, CA, Pacoima, CA and North Hollywood, CA. For other ways to restore teeth, read Porcelain veneers in Panorama City, CA.
- Drive
- About 14 minutes
- Distance
- 8.2 miles
- Route
- I-405
- Main roads
- Roscoe Boulevard · Hayvenhurst Avenue
From the center of Panorama City to 16260 Ventura Blvd, Suite 730, Encino, CA 91436. Light-traffic estimate from road-routing data (retrieved October 2, 2026); times vary.
Questions
FAQ: what Panorama City patients ask before a full-mouth rebuild
Quick answers to skim before your planning visit. Full mouth reconstruction in depth
Why isn't there a set price for a full mouth reconstruction?
Because the work differs so much from person to person. The number of teeth, the materials, the preparation, the lab work and any supporting care all change the plan, so the fee is set after your exam.
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.
Can I combine visits if I'm coming from Panorama City?
Often, where it's safe. When you call (818) 658-9285, say you're coming from Panorama City and would like to group steps where possible. Healing still sets some of the pace.
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.
How do I look after the new teeth?
Brush twice a day, clean between teeth daily, keep up with checkups and wear your night guard if you grind. Some areas may need special brushes, which the team will show you.
Begin
Ready when you are.
Phone (818) 658-9285 to book a planning visit with Dr. Farahnik. Questions before then are welcome too.