Care When You Need It Now
If you're in Novato with a tooth that won't stop hurting, the office is a straight drive south on Highway 101 to 1099 D Street in downtown San Rafael, and we hold same-day slots open Monday through Thursday for exactly this. The freeway runs almost the whole way, so even on a bad morning the route is one you don't have to think about.
Dental emergencies don't pick a convenient day. A throbbing toothache, a tooth that broke at dinner, a crown that came off, each one needs attention soon, both to ease the pain and to protect what's left of the tooth. The point of holding urgent slots Monday through Thursday is simple: you shouldn't have to wait a week, or drive all over northern Marin, to get out of pain.
The most important step is the easy one: call (415) 453-0744 as early in the morning as you can. The sooner we hear from you, the better the odds we can see you that same day, settle the pain, and lay out a plan to fix the tooth properly rather than just patch it.
We Handle Emergencies Like
- Severe or persistent toothaches
- Broken, cracked, or knocked-out teeth
- Lost or loose crowns and fillings
- Swelling, abscesses, or gum pain
- Injury or trauma to the mouth
What Happens
- Call us Phone (415) 453-0744 first thing. We listen to what's going on, talk you through the drive down from Novato if the tooth is fragile, and hold a same-day slot.
- Rapid assessment When you arrive, we look at the area, usually with a digital X-ray, to pin down the cause quickly rather than guess.
- Pain relief & stabilization We ease the discomfort and stabilize the tooth right away so you're not driving back north still hurting.
- A plan to fix it We walk through your options and give an itemized estimate, then schedule any follow-up work, often on a single trip so it's worth the drive.
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. He handles emergencies himself, calmly and start to finish, easing the pain first and then treating the underlying problem so the repair holds. With a restorative focus, the goal is always a tooth that lasts, not just a quick fix that brings you back next month.
Cost & Membership
Many emergency visits start with an exam and X-ray to find out what's actually wrong, then treatment to ease the pain and stabilize the tooth. Before anything begins, we give you an itemized estimate so you can decide with the numbers in front of you. No surprises.
We're out of network for all dental insurance, but we still file your claim so out-of-network PPO benefits often cover a good portion of covered services. For households without coverage, 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 →
Serving Novato
Novato is the largest city in northern Marin, sitting up 101 above San Rafael, so a dental emergency there is closer to fast care than it might feel in the moment. Whether you're coming from Old Town Novato along Grant Avenue, the family streets off Novato Boulevard, or the stores around Vintage Oaks, the route is the same: point the car south on the freeway and stay on it.
From Novato, take Highway 101 south, exit into central San Rafael, and continue to 1099 D Street, Suite 206, on the second floor. There's no winding through side streets or hunting for shortcuts, which matters when you'd rather not be driving at all. You'll find street parking along D Street and the nearby blocks, plus several public lots a short walk away in downtown San Rafael. Call before you leave, and we'll be ready when you pull in.
Emergency Questions
How fast can I be seen if I have a dental emergency in Novato?
We reserve same-day slots Monday through Thursday for urgent care. From Novato it is a straight drive south on Highway 101 to our office at 1099 D Street in San Rafael, so the freeway does the navigating while you focus on getting here. Call (415) 453-0744 as early in the morning as you can for the best chance of being seen that day.
What counts as a dental emergency?
A severe toothache, a broken or knocked-out tooth, a lost crown or filling, swelling, or bleeding that won't stop are all dental emergencies. If you're in significant pain or have facial swelling, call (415) 453-0744 right away. When in doubt, call, and we'll help you decide what to do next.
What should I do if my tooth gets knocked out before I drive down from Novato?
Pick the tooth up by the crown, not the root, gently rinse it without scrubbing, and if possible place it back in the socket or keep it in milk for the drive south on 101. Then call us at (415) 453-0744 so we can be ready when you arrive. Getting seen quickly gives the best chance of saving the tooth.
What if I have a dental emergency after hours in Novato?
Call (415) 453-0744 and follow the instructions in our message for urgent situations. For severe swelling affecting breathing or swallowing, uncontrolled bleeding, or trauma, go to the nearest emergency room. Otherwise, call us first thing in the morning and we'll prioritize getting you in.
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, and you're a straight drive south from Novato.