Urgent Care a Quick Hop Up 101
If you live in Greenbrae and a tooth has flared up, our office sits at 1099 D Street in downtown San Rafael, only a few exits north on Highway 101 from the Sir Francis Drake interchange. We hold same-day slots open Monday through Thursday for urgent care, so a painful tooth does not have to wait out the week or send you across the county.
Dental emergencies do not pick a convenient day. A throbbing toothache, a tooth broken at dinner, a crown that came off, each needs attention quickly, both to settle the pain and to protect the tooth from worse damage. The most useful thing you can do is call (415) 453-0744 as early in the morning as you can. The sooner we hear from you, the better the chance we can see you that day, get you comfortable, and make a plan to fix the problem properly.
Emergencies We Handle
- Severe or lingering toothaches that keep you up at night
- Teeth broken, cracked, or knocked out from a fall or bite
- Crowns or fillings that have come loose or fallen out
- Swelling, abscesses, or gum pain that is getting worse
- Injury or trauma to the mouth, lips, or jaw
What to Expect When You Arrive
- Call us first thing Phone (415) 453-0744 in the morning. We talk through what is happening, gauge how urgent it is, and hold a same-day slot for you.
- A focused look at the problem When you get here, we examine the area, usually with a digital X-ray, to pin down the cause without guesswork.
- Comfort and stabilization We work to ease the pain and steady the tooth that same visit, so you leave in better shape than you came in.
- A clear plan and an estimate We walk you through your options and give you an itemized estimate, then schedule any follow-up care that the tooth needs.
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. With a restorative focus, he handles emergencies calmly and thoroughly, easing the pain first, then fixing the underlying problem so the repair holds. You see him personally, not a rotating roster, which matters when a Greenbrae neighbor is hurting and wants a familiar set of hands.
Serving Greenbrae
From Greenbrae, the trip to the chair is short and the freeway does most of the work. If your day already runs through MarinHealth Medical Center, the Bon Air Shopping Center, or anywhere along Bon Air Road near the Highway 101 and Sir Francis Drake interchange, we are only a few exits north. Hop on Highway 101 north and stay on it into downtown San Rafael, then continue to 1099 D Street. We are on the second floor in Suite 206.
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. When the pain hits, that proximity is the whole point: a knocked-out tooth or a broken crown does not give you time for a long drive, and you should not need one.
Cost & Membership
Many emergency visits start with an exam and X-ray to find the cause, followed by treatment to relieve pain and stabilize the tooth. We give you an itemized estimate before treatment, so you know what to expect. No surprises.
We are out of network for all dental insurance, though we still file your claim directly so your benefits apply. For an out-of-network PPO, plans often cover a good portion of covered services. If you do not have insurance, our in-house "D is for Dental" membership includes one emergency exam per year plus 20% off restorative & major work, with flexible payment plans. See membership plans →
Greenbrae Emergency Questions
How fast can I see an emergency dentist near Greenbrae?
Often the same day. From Greenbrae, our office is a quick hop up Highway 101 from the Sir Francis Drake interchange to downtown San Rafael, and we hold urgent slots open Monday through Thursday. Call (415) 453-0744 as early in the morning as you can for the best chance of being seen that day.
Is the office close to Greenbrae if I'm in pain?
Yes. If you are near MarinHealth Medical Center, the Bon Air Shopping Center, or anywhere along Bon Air Road, our office at 1099 D Street is only a few exits north on Highway 101. The freeway does most of the work, so a painful tooth does not mean a long drive.
What should I do if my tooth gets knocked out before I reach you?
Pick the tooth up by the crown, not the root, gently rinse it without scrubbing, and if you can, place it back in the socket or keep it in milk. Then call us at (415) 453-0744 and head up 101. Getting seen quickly gives the best chance of saving the tooth.
How much does emergency dental care cost?
It depends on what is needed. Many visits start with an exam and X-ray to find the cause, then treatment to relieve pain and stabilize the tooth. We give you an itemized estimate before treatment. Our in-house D is for Dental membership includes one emergency exam per year plus 20% off restorative & major work.
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.
Don't Wait Through the Pain
Call now, we hold urgent slots Monday through Thursday, a short drive up 101 from Greenbrae.