Crowns and Bridges, a Short Trip Down from Santa Venetia
If you live in Santa Venetia and have a cracked tooth or a gap that needs filling, the chair is closer than you think. We sit at 1099 D Street in San Rafael, just south of the Marin County Civic Center along North San Pedro Road, so a crown or bridge appointment is a quick hop rather than a day-long project.
A crown caps a tooth that's too cracked, decayed, or worn to be repaired with a filling, restoring its strength and shape while protecting what's 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. Dr. Steve plans each restoration before any drilling starts, capturing the right shade, shape, and bite so the finished tooth blends in and holds up.
When a Crown or Bridge Makes Sense
- A tooth that's cracked, broken, or worn down from grinding or age
- A large old filling that's failing, or a tooth that's just had a root canal
- A missing tooth with healthy teeth still standing on both sides of the gap
- Chewing that's become uncomfortable, or a smile you'd like to feel complete again
What the Visits Look Like
- Evaluation and planning A digital exam and X-rays confirm the right restoration and capture how your teeth meet, so the plan fits your mouth and not a template.
- Tooth preparation The tooth is shaped with local anesthetic and an impression is taken, giving the lab everything it needs to build a precise fit.
- Temporary restoration You head home protected by a temporary while your permanent crown or bridge is fabricated, a short drive back up to Santa Venetia.
- Final placement Your custom restoration is fitted, checked carefully against your bite, and cemented so it feels like your own tooth.
Serving Santa Venetia
Santa Venetia is one of the closest neighborhoods to our chair, which is part of why so many crown and bridge patients come from right around the Civic Center. From home, take North San Pedro Road past the Marin County Civic Center to Highway 101, head south a short stretch into San Rafael, and continue to 1099 D Street. We're on the second floor in Suite 206.
Because restorative work usually means two visits, being this close matters. Whether you're coming from near the Civic Center, McInnis Park, or the Gallinas Creek waterways, both the prep visit and the placement visit are a short trip rather than a long haul across the county. For parking, there's street parking along D Street and the surrounding blocks, plus several public lots a short walk away in downtown San Rafael.
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, and he carries each case himself from first exam to finished tooth, so a crown for a Santa Venetia neighbor is planned and explained rather than 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're out of network for all dental insurance, but we still file your PPO claim directly so you can use your benefits, and our in-house "D is for Dental" membership takes 20% off restorative work, with flexible in-office payment plans. See membership plans →
Crown and Bridge Questions
Where can I get a crown or bridge near Santa Venetia?
At D Street Dental Group, a short trip down from Santa Venetia. We sit at 1099 D Street, Suite 206 in San Rafael, just south of the Marin County Civic Center along North San Pedro Road, so coming in for a crown or bridge is a quick hop rather than a project. Call (415) 453-0744 to set up an evaluation.
How much does a crown or bridge cost?
It depends on the tooth, the material, and whether anything needs to be done first, such as a buildup or root canal. We give you a clear, itemized estimate before treatment so there are no surprises, and members of our in-house D is for Dental plan save 20% on restorative work.
How many visits does a crown or bridge take?
A crown or bridge usually takes two visits, one to prepare the tooth and take an impression, and one to fit and cement the finished restoration. You wear a temporary in between. Because we are so close to Santa Venetia, both visits are a short trip down from the Civic Center rather than a long haul.
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 touching the neighbors and tends to last longer. Dr. Steve will walk you through the trade-offs for your situation so you can decide with the full picture.
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 Santa Venetia are always welcome. We'll reach out within one business day.