Crowns and Bridges, a Short Drive South from Marinwood
From Marinwood, crown and bridge care is a straight shot south on 101 to 1099 D Street in downtown San Rafael. That short trip puts you in the chair of one dentist, Dr. Steve Truman, who plans and places the whole restoration himself rather than handing you off between offices.
A crown caps a tooth that is too cracked, decayed, or worn to be repaired with a filling, restoring its strength and shape while protecting what is left. A bridge closes the gap left by one or more missing teeth, anchoring to the healthy teeth on either side so your bite stays stable and your smile stays whole.
Each restoration is designed to match your natural teeth in shade, shape, and bite. Dr. Steve maps it all out before treatment begins, so the result blends in and holds up. A healthy bite is part of whole-body health, and getting it right the first time means fewer return trips down the freeway.
When a Crown or Bridge Makes Sense
- A tooth that is cracked, broken, or worn down past what a filling can hold
- A large old filling that is failing, or a tooth that has had a root canal
- A missing tooth with healthy teeth on both sides of the gap to anchor a bridge
- Chewing that has grown uncomfortable, or a gap you would like to close
What to Expect
- Evaluation and planning A digital exam and X-rays confirm the right restoration and capture your bite before anything starts.
- Tooth preparation The tooth is shaped with local anesthetic, and an impression is taken for the lab.
- Temporary restoration You leave protected while your permanent crown or bridge is precision-fabricated.
- Final placement Your custom restoration is fitted, checked against your bite, and cemented securely into place.
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 core of his work, planned carefully and explained plainly, so nothing about your Marinwood visit gets improvised.
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 for all dental insurance, but we bill your plan directly, and out-of-network PPO plans often reimburse a good portion of covered services. Our in-house "D is for Dental" membership takes 20% off restorative work, with flexible in-office payment plans. See membership plans →
Serving Marinwood
From Marinwood, hop on Highway 101 south, exit into central San Rafael, and continue to 1099 D Street. We are on the second floor in Suite 206. For a commuter community, that is an easy stop to fold into a drive you are probably already making, and many Marinwood patients book a morning visit on the way into town. Whether you are near Marinwood Plaza, Miller Creek, or the Marinwood Community Center, we are a quick run down the freeway.
When you arrive, you will find street parking along D Street and nearby blocks, plus public parking lots within a short walk in downtown San Rafael. Map below.
Crown and Bridge Questions
Where do Marinwood patients go for crowns and bridges?
D Street Dental Group is a short drive south on 101 from Marinwood, at 1099 D Street in downtown San Rafael. Plenty of patients near Marinwood Plaza, Miller Creek, and the Marinwood Community Center come down for crown and bridge work, and Dr. Steve handles each restoration from planning through final placement.
How much does a crown or bridge cost near Marinwood?
Cost depends on the tooth, the material, and whether any prep work, such as a buildup or root canal, is needed first. We give you a clear, itemized estimate before treatment, and members of our in-house D is for Dental plan save 20% on restorative work. Call (415) 453-0744 for an evaluation.
Should I choose a bridge or a dental implant?
Both replace a missing tooth. A bridge anchors to the teeth on either side of the gap and is often faster; an implant replaces the tooth root without altering neighboring teeth and tends to last longer. Dr. Steve walks Marinwood patients through the trade-offs for their specific situation.
Do you take my insurance if I live in Marinwood?
We're out of network with the dental PPOs, yet we bill your plan directly so your benefits still apply. Out-of-network PPO plans often reimburse a good portion of covered services. With no insurance, our in-house D is for Dental membership saves you 20% on treatment.
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 Marinwood are always welcome. We'll reach out within one business day.