Restore a Tooth Without Leaving the Ross Valley for Long
If you live in Ross and a tooth has cracked, worn down, or gone missing, D Street Dental Group is a short drive east on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, out of the Ross Valley and into downtown San Rafael at 1099 D Street. Crown and bridge work usually fits into two unhurried visits, so it slots into a week you are likely making the trip anyway.
A crown caps a tooth that is too cracked, decayed, or worn to hold a filling, restoring its strength and shape while protecting what is left underneath. A bridge fills the gap left by one or more missing teeth, anchoring to the healthy teeth on either side so your bite stays balanced and your smile stays whole.
Dr. Steve Truman plans every restoration before any drilling begins, matching the shade, shape, and bite of your own teeth so the result blends in and holds up. You see the same dentist start to finish, which is the kind of steady, personal care Ross families tend to want.
When a Crown or Bridge Makes Sense
- A tooth that is cracked, broken, or worn down from grinding
- A large old filling that is failing, or a tooth after a root canal
- A missing tooth with healthy teeth on both sides of the gap
- Wanting comfortable chewing back and a complete smile
What to Expect
- Evaluation and planning A digital exam and X-rays confirm the right restoration and capture how your teeth meet.
- Tooth preparation The tooth is shaped under local anesthetic, and a precise impression goes to the lab.
- Temporary restoration You head back toward Ross protected while your permanent crown or bridge is fabricated.
- Final placement Your custom restoration is fitted, checked against your bite, and cemented securely on the second visit.
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 there. Crowns, bridges, and complex restorations are the core of his daily work, planned carefully and explained plainly, so nothing about your treatment is improvised.
Serving Ross
From Ross, the office is a short drive east on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, out of the Ross Valley and into downtown San Rafael at 1099 D Street, Suite 206, on the second floor. It is the same road you already take for errands and school runs, so a crown appointment folds into a day you were likely making anyway. The quiet, tree-lined neighborhoods around Ross Common and the Marin Art and Garden Center are all within easy reach.
Ross is a small, settled town where people stay put and value a steady hand, and that suits how we work. For parking, there is street parking along D Street and the surrounding blocks, plus several public lots a short walk away in downtown San Rafael. The same easy route serves patients coming from San Anselmo and Kentfield as well.
Cost and Membership
Crown and bridge cost depends on the tooth, the material, and any prep work needed first, so we give Ross patients a clear, itemized estimate before treatment. No surprises.
We are out of network with the dental PPOs, though we still file your claim for you, and many out-of-network plans cover often a good portion of covered services. Without insurance, our in-house "D is for Dental" membership takes 20% off restorative & major work, with flexible in-office payment plans. See membership plans →
Crown and Bridge Questions from Ross
How far is the crown and bridge office from Ross?
It is a short drive. From Ross you follow Sir Francis Drake Boulevard east out of the Ross Valley into downtown San Rafael, where we sit at 1099 D Street, Suite 206. Whether you are near Ross Common or the Marin Art and Garden Center, it is a quick, familiar route, and crown and bridge work usually takes two visits a couple of weeks apart.
How much does a crown cost for Ross patients?
It depends on the tooth, the material, and whether any work such as a root canal or buildup is needed first. We give Ross patients a clear, itemized estimate before treatment, and members of our in-house D is for Dental plan save 20% on treatment. Call (415) 453-0744 for an evaluation.
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 lost to support 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 long-term.
Should I choose a bridge or a dental implant?
Both replace missing teeth. 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 will walk you through the trade-offs for your specific situation before you decide.
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
A short drive east from Ross, and an unhurried plan waiting for you. New patients are warmly welcome, and we'll reach out within one business day.