Restoring Teeth, a Short Trip East from Kentfield
If you live in Kentfield and need a crown or a bridge, D Street Dental Group is an easy run east on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, out of the Ross Valley and into downtown San Rafael at 1099 D Street. You can usually fold the visit into a normal day, then leave with a tooth that chews and looks like the rest.
A crown caps a tooth that is too cracked, decayed, or worn to be held together by a filling, putting back its strength and shape while protecting what remains. A bridge closes the space left by one or more missing teeth, anchoring to the healthy teeth on either side so your bite stays even and your smile stays whole. Dr. Steve plans each restoration before any drilling starts, capturing the right shade, shape, and bite so the finished piece blends in and lasts.
When a Crown or Bridge Makes Sense
- A tooth that is cracked, broken, or worn down too far for a filling
- A large old filling that is failing, or a tooth that has had a root canal
- A missing tooth with healthy teeth standing on both sides of the gap
- Chewing that has become uncomfortable, or a gap you would rather close
How the Visit Goes
- Evaluation and planning A digital exam and X-rays confirm whether a crown or bridge is the right fix and capture how your teeth come together.
- Tooth preparation The tooth is shaped under local anesthetic and an impression is taken so the lab can build a piece that fits only you.
- Temporary protection You head back toward the Ross Valley with the tooth covered while your permanent crown or bridge is fabricated.
- Final placement Your restoration is fitted, adjusted against your bite, and cemented securely so it feels like your own tooth.
Why D Street Dental Group
Dr. Steve Truman
Dr. Steve earned his DDS from the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry and served as a clinical instructor. Crowns, bridges, and complex restorations are the heart of his day-to-day work, planned carefully and explained in plain language, so you understand the tooth and the plan before treatment begins.
Serving Kentfield
From Kentfield, take Sir Francis Drake Boulevard east through the Ross Valley toward central San Rafael, then continue to 1099 D Street; if you would rather use the freeway, Highway 101 drops you into downtown just as easily. That puts crown and bridge care within easy reach of the homes around College of Marin and the Bon Air area, and it pairs well with errands at the Bon Air Shopping Center or a stop at the Marin Country Mart in Larkspur.
We are on the second floor in Suite 206. There is street parking along D Street and the surrounding blocks, plus several public lots a short walk away in downtown San Rafael. Once you are in the chair, one dentist looks after the work from start to finish, instead of a rotating roster at a high-volume chain.
Cost and Membership
Crown and bridge cost depends on the tooth, the material, and any prep work needed first, so we give you a clear, itemized estimate before treatment. No surprises.
We are out of network with all dental PPOs, but we file your claim directly, so an out-of-network plan often still covers a good portion of covered services. Without insurance, our in-house "D is for Dental" membership takes 20% off treatment, with flexible in-office payment plans. See membership plans →
Crown and Bridge Questions
Where do Kentfield patients go for crowns and bridges?
From Kentfield, head east on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard out of the Ross Valley into downtown San Rafael, where D Street Dental Group sits at 1099 D Street, Suite 206. If you are near College of Marin or the Bon Air area, it is a short, familiar trip to the chair for a crown or bridge.
How long do crowns and bridges last?
With good home care and regular checkups, crowns and bridges commonly last many years. Longevity depends on the materials, your bite, and how well you keep up cleaning around the restoration. Dr. Steve builds each one precisely and shows you how to protect it.
Do I need a crown or a filling?
A filling repairs a smaller area of decay or damage. A crown is used when too much tooth structure is gone to hold a filling, for example after a large fracture, a root canal, or extensive decay, by capping and protecting the whole tooth. Dr. Steve recommends the most conservative option that will hold up.
What does a crown cost without insurance in Kentfield?
Crown cost depends on the tooth, the material, and whether any prep work is needed first, so we give you a clear, itemized estimate before treatment. We are out of network with the dental PPOs but bill your plan directly, and without insurance our in-house D is for Dental membership takes 20% off restorative & major work. Call (415) 453-0744 for an evaluation.
Request Your Appointment
Tell us what you need and we'll reach out within one business day. Prefer to talk now? Call (415) 453-0744.
Restore That Tooth Properly
New patients from Kentfield and across the Ross Valley are always welcome. We'll reach out within one business day.