Repair a Tooth Without Leaving the Neighborhood
If you live in Terra Linda and a tooth has cracked, worn down, or gone missing, the closest place to get it rebuilt is right down Las Gallinas Avenue at 1099 D Street in downtown San Rafael. Dr. Steve Truman handles crown and bridge work in-house, so you are not sent across the county for the restorative side of your care.
A crown caps a tooth that is too cracked, decayed, or worn to hold a filling, covering what is left and bringing back its strength and shape. A bridge closes the gap from one or more missing teeth by anchoring to the healthy teeth on either side, so your bite stays even and you can chew normally again. Both are shaped to match the teeth around them, so the repair blends in rather than announcing itself.
When a Crown or Bridge Makes Sense
- A tooth that has cracked, broken, or worn flat over the years
- A large old filling that is breaking down, or a tooth that has had a root canal
- A missing tooth with sound teeth standing on both sides of the gap
- Chewing that has gotten uncomfortable, or a smile you would rather not hide
What the Visit Looks Like
- Exam and planning A digital exam and X-rays confirm whether a crown or bridge is the right call, and we capture your bite before anything is shaped.
- Preparing the tooth With the area numbed, the tooth is shaped and an impression is taken so the lab can build a restoration that fits.
- Temporary in place You leave protected with a temporary while your permanent crown or bridge is fabricated to your shade and shape.
- Final fitting Your restoration is seated, checked against your bite, adjusted, and cemented so it feels like your own tooth.
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 larger restorations are the heart of his practice, planned ahead and explained plainly, so you always know what is happening to your tooth and why. Terra Linda patients see him at every visit, not a rotating cast.
Serving Terra Linda
Of all the neighborhoods we care for, Terra Linda is the closest to the chair. From the Terra Linda Shopping Center, Freitas Parkway, Northgate, or Terra Linda High School, it is a short run down Las Gallinas Avenue toward central San Rafael, with no freeway between you and the office. That makes crown and bridge work easy to fit around school, work, and dinner, including the follow-up visit when the permanent restoration comes back from the lab.
We are at 1099 D Street, on the second floor in Suite 206. There is street parking along D Street and the surrounding blocks, plus several public lots a short walk away in downtown San Rafael. If a tooth cracks the night before a school day, call us, same-day help is part of what keeps the family close to home.
Cost and Membership
What a crown or bridge costs depends on the tooth, the material, and any prep work needed first, so we give you a clear, itemized estimate before treatment begins. No surprises.
We are out of network with the dental PPOs, but we still bill your plan directly so you can use your benefits. If you do not have insurance, our in-house "D is for Dental" membership takes 20% off treatment, with flexible in-office payment plans. See membership plans →
Terra Linda Crown and Bridge Questions
Where do Terra Linda patients go for crowns and bridges?
Right down Las Gallinas Avenue. D Street Dental Group is at 1099 D Street, Suite 206 in downtown San Rafael, the closest dental office to Terra Linda. Whether you are near the Terra Linda Shopping Center, Freitas Parkway, Northgate, or the high school, Dr. Steve is only a few minutes away for crown and bridge work.
How much does a crown cost near Terra Linda?
It 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.
How long do crowns and bridges last?
With good home care and regular checkups, crowns and bridges commonly last many years. Longevity depends on the materials, your bite, and how well you keep up at home. Because Terra Linda is so close, follow-up visits are easy to fit around school and work.
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 will walk you through the trade-offs for your situation, with no rotating cast of dentists.
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.
Rebuild That Tooth Close to Home
New patients from Terra Linda are always welcome. We'll reach out within one business day.