Dental Crowns & Bridges in San Rafael

At D Street Dental Group in San Rafael, crown cost depends on the tooth, the material we choose, and whether the tooth needs a root canal or buildup first. Dr. Steve Truman, DDS, gives you a clear, itemized estimate before treatment starts, so there are no surprises at checkout. Members of the D is for Dental plan receive 20% off restorative & major work. Call (415) 453-0744 if you want to talk it through.

With good hygiene and regular checkups, crowns and bridges commonly last many years. How long depends on the material, how hard you bite or grind, and how well you clean the edge where the crown meets the tooth. Dr. Steve Truman, DDS, checks every crown at your routine visits at D Street Dental Group and will recommend a nightguard if grinding is shortening its life.

A filling repairs smaller damage. A crown caps and protects a tooth when too much structure is lost, for example after a fracture, a root canal, or extensive decay, because a large filling in a weak tooth tends to break. Dr. Steve Truman, DDS, at D Street Dental Group recommends the most conservative option that will actually hold up, and shows you the tooth on screen so you can see why.

Getting a crown is done with local anesthetic, so you should not feel pain during the appointment. Mild sensitivity to cold or pressure for a few days afterward is normal while the tooth settles. If dental visits make you anxious, D Street Dental Group offers a comfort menu. Dr. Steve Truman, DDS, checks your bite before you leave so the new crown feels like your own tooth.

A bridge anchors to the neighboring teeth and is often the faster route, but it requires reshaping those teeth. An implant replaces the missing root without touching the neighbors, protects the bone underneath, and tends to last longer. Dr. Steve Truman, DDS, at D Street Dental Group in San Rafael walks you through the trade-offs for your specific tooth, including cost and timeline, before you decide.

Treat it gently for the week or two it is on. Chew on the other side, skip sticky foods like caramel and gum, and avoid very hard or crunchy foods that could crack or pull it loose. Floss by sliding the floss out sideways rather than snapping it up, so it does not lift the edge. If the temporary comes off, keep it and call D Street Dental Group at (415) 453-0744. Dr. Steve Truman, DDS, can usually re-cement it the same day.

Usually in part. Most PPO plans classify a crown as a major service and pay a percentage of it, up to the plan's annual maximum, and some plans limit how often they will replace a crown on the same tooth. D Street Dental Group is out of network with all dental PPOs, and we bill your plan directly so you still use whatever benefit it offers. Dr. Steve Truman, DDS, gives you a written estimate before treatment. Members of the D is for Dental plan receive 20% off restorative & major work.

Most modern crowns are porcelain, zirconia, or porcelain fused to a metal base. Porcelain and zirconia look like natural teeth and suit front teeth and visible areas. Zirconia and metal are the strongest choices for molars that take heavy chewing or grinding. Dr. Steve Truman, DDS, picks the material for each crown at D Street Dental Group based on where the tooth sits, how hard you bite, and what will last longest, and explains why before the crown is made.

Yes. The crown itself cannot decay, but the natural tooth underneath can, and the edge where the crown meets the tooth is where cavities start. Daily flossing along that edge, brushing with a fluoride toothpaste, and regular checkups at D Street Dental Group are what keep a crown healthy for years. Dr. Steve Truman, DDS, checks each crown margin on X-rays and by touch at your visits, because decay under a crown often causes no pain until it is advanced.