Protect and Rebuild Damaged Teeth
A crown covers a tooth that is too cracked, decayed, or worn to hold a filling. It wraps what is left, returning the tooth to its full shape and strength so you can chew on it again without second-guessing. A bridge closes the space where a tooth has gone missing, anchoring to the healthy teeth on either side so your bite stays even and the gap does not start to shift your other teeth out of line.
At D Street Dental Group, both are designed for your own mouth and matched to your natural teeth. Dr. Steve maps out the shade, the shape, and the way your teeth come together before any drilling starts, so the finished restoration looks like it belongs and holds up to daily use.
When a Crown or Bridge Makes Sense
- A tooth that is cracked, broken, or ground down over the years
- A large old filling that is breaking down, or a tooth that has just had a root canal
- A missing tooth with sound teeth standing on both sides of the gap
- Wanting comfortable chewing back and a smile that reads as whole again
What to Expect
- Evaluation and planning A digital exam and X-rays confirm which restoration the tooth needs and capture how your bite comes together.
- Tooth preparation With local anesthetic, the tooth is shaped to receive the crown or bridge, and an impression goes to the lab.
- Temporary restoration You head back west toward San Anselmo protected, while your permanent restoration is fabricated to match.
- Final placement Your custom crown or bridge is fitted, checked against your bite, adjusted as needed, and cemented securely.
Serving San Anselmo
From San Anselmo, getting here is a familiar run. Sir Francis Drake Boulevard heads straight east out of the Hub, through the Ross Valley, and into downtown San Rafael, where we sit at 1099 D Street in Suite 206. Whether you are coming from near San Anselmo Avenue, from Red Hill, or from out toward Fairfax, a crown or bridge visit slots into the same loop you already drive for errands and the shops in the village.
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. Because a crown or bridge usually means two visits, we keep both appointments easy to fit around a Ross Valley schedule, and Dr. Steve sees you at each one rather than handing you to a rotating roster.
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 terms so you understand what is happening and why before it happens.
Cost and Membership
What a crown or bridge costs depends on the tooth, the material, and anything that needs to happen first, such as a buildup or a root canal. That is why we give you a clear, itemized estimate before treatment starts. No surprises.
We are out of network with the dental PPOs, but our in-house "D is for Dental" membership takes 20% off restorative & major work, with flexible in-office payment plans. If you carry a PPO, out-of-network plans often cover a good portion of covered services, and we file the claim for you. See membership plans →
Crown and Bridge Questions
Where do San Anselmo patients go for crowns and bridges?
Our office is a short drive east of San Anselmo. From the Hub, Sir Francis Drake Boulevard runs straight through the Ross Valley into downtown San Rafael, where we sit at 1099 D Street, Suite 206. A crown or bridge visit folds neatly into a day that already runs through the village, and Dr. Steve plans the whole restoration before any work begins.
How much does a crown or bridge cost?
Cost depends on the tooth, the material, and whether anything needs to happen first, such as a buildup or a root canal. We give you a clear, itemized estimate before treatment starts. We are out of network with the dental PPOs, but our in-house D is for Dental membership takes 20% off restorative & major work. Call (415) 453-0744 for an evaluation.
How many visits does a crown or bridge take?
Most crowns and bridges take two visits, an easy stretch east on Sir Francis Drake from San Anselmo each time. The first visit prepares the tooth and captures the impression; you leave with a temporary while the lab fabricates the final restoration, which is fitted and cemented at the second visit. Dr. Steve checks the bite carefully before anything is set.
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 root without altering neighboring teeth and tends to last longer. Dr. Steve walks San Anselmo patients through the trade-offs for their own mouth so the choice fits the situation rather than a script.
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 San Anselmo and the Ross Valley are always welcome. We'll reach out within one business day.