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Latest Articles

New posts from Dr. Steve roughly a few times a month. Have a question you want answered here? Mention it at your next visit.

Costs & Insurance

How Much Do Dental Implants Cost in San Rafael?

What actually drives the price of an implant, how out-of-network insurance and membership change your out-of-pocket, and how to get a real number.

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Insurance

Is an Out-of-Network Dentist Worth It?

What out-of-network really means for your wallet, and when it saves you money instead of costing more.

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Sleep & Airway

Snoring or Sleep Apnea? How to Tell

The difference that matters, the warning signs, and the comfortable alternative to a CPAP machine.

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Restorative

Dental Implant vs. Bridge: Which Is Right for You?

Both replace a missing tooth in very different ways. The honest trade-offs in cost, longevity, and what happens to your other teeth.

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New Patients

What to Expect at Your First Visit

Exactly how a first visit at D Street Dental Group goes, start to finish. What happens, what to bring, and how the cost works.

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Restorative

Do You Really Need That Crown?

When a tooth genuinely needs a crown, when a filling will do, and how to get an honest second opinion instead of pressure.

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