Replacing a Missing Tooth, Close to Home
If you live in San Anselmo and you are missing a tooth, you can absolutely have it replaced with an implant at D Street Dental Group. We are a short drive east on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, through the Ross Valley and into downtown San Rafael, and we plan and place implants here in one office. You do not need to cross the bridge or pass between specialists to get this done well.
A missing tooth is more than a gap you can see. It changes how you chew, lets the neighboring teeth drift out of line, and over time can thin the bone in your jaw where the root used to be. An implant addresses all three at once, because it replaces the tooth at the root rather than only the part that shows.
What a Dental Implant Actually Is
An implant is a small titanium post set into the jawbone, where it fuses with the bone and becomes a stable anchor. Once it has healed, we attach a custom crown shaded to match the teeth around it. The finished tooth looks, feels, and works like the one you lost, and it stays put: no slipping, no clicking, no adhesive.
It is one of the more predictable, long-lasting ways to replace a tooth in modern dentistry, which is part of why so many people choose it over a bridge or a removable option.
Who Implants Are Right For
An implant tends to be a strong fit if you are:
- Missing one tooth, several teeth, or looking for a steadier alternative to a denture
- Tired of a gap that affects your bite, your speech, or how you feel about your smile
- Hoping to keep the remaining teeth from shifting and the jaw from losing bone
- Wanting a replacement you can mostly forget about once it is in
Healthy gums and enough bone help, and Dr. Steve checks both with a digital exam. If you have been told elsewhere that you do not have enough bone, it is still worth a look, because options often exist that a quick glance can miss.
What to Expect
- Consultation & digital exam We take digital X-rays, look at the site and your overall health, and walk you through a clear plan and timeline before anything starts.
- Implant placement The titanium post goes in with local anesthetic. Most people tell us it was easier than they had braced for, often on par with a routine extraction.
- Healing & integration Over several weeks to months the post fuses with your jawbone, forming the permanent foundation the crown will sit on.
- Your custom crown We attach a precise crown, shaded to your smile, and the tooth is back to full function and appearance.
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 training first-year students. Restorative work, implants, crowns, and full-mouth rebuilds, is the heart of his day. He plans each case carefully before treatment begins and explains it plainly, with an eye on your whole-body health, so you leave understanding your own mouth better than when you arrived. You see the same dentist at every visit, not a rotating roster.
Serving San Anselmo
Getting here from San Anselmo is simple: Sir Francis Drake Boulevard runs straight east through the Ross Valley into downtown San Rafael, and we are at 1099 D Street, second floor, Suite 206. For a town built around a walkable downtown, an implant consult folds neatly into the same loop you already make through the Hub and the shops along San Anselmo Avenue.
We see Ross Valley village families every week, from Red Hill toward Fairfax, so the drive and the routine are familiar to plenty of our patients. There is street parking along D Street and the surrounding blocks, plus public lots a short walk away downtown.
Cost & Membership
What an implant costs depends on how many teeth you are replacing and whether any preparatory work is needed, so we give you a clear, itemized estimate before treatment starts. No surprises.
We are out of network with the dental PPOs, but we still file your claim for you, so your San Anselmo benefits apply and often cover a good portion of covered services. If you have no insurance, our in-house "D is for Dental" membership takes 20% off implant treatment, with flexible in-office payment plans available. See membership plans →
San Anselmo Implant Questions
Can I get dental implants at D Street Dental Group if I live in San Anselmo?
Yes. From San Anselmo, Sir Francis Drake Boulevard runs straight east through the Ross Valley into downtown San Rafael, where we sit at 1099 D Street. It is a short, familiar drive, and plenty of San Anselmo and Ross Valley families already make it for their implant care.
How much do dental implants cost for San Anselmo patients?
Cost depends on whether you need a single implant, several implants, or a full-arch restoration, plus any preparatory work. We give you a clear, itemized estimate before treatment begins. Members of our in-house D is for Dental plan receive 20% off implant treatment. Call (415) 453-0744 for a consultation.
How many visits to San Rafael will my implant take?
After the implant post is placed, the jawbone needs several weeks to months to heal and fuse before the final crown is attached, so plan on a few trips east on Sir Francis Drake spread across that window. Dr. Steve maps out your full timeline at the first visit so you know what to expect at every step.
Will my insurance help with an implant if I live in San Anselmo?
We are out of network with the dental PPOs, but we still file your claim for you so your San Anselmo benefits apply, often covering a good portion of covered services. If you have no insurance, our in-house D is for Dental membership takes 20% off implant treatment, with flexible in-office payment plans available.
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.
Ready to Replace That Tooth?
New patients from San Anselmo and across the Ross Valley are always welcome. We'll reach out within one business day.