Hurting Now? We Can Often See You Today
If you are in Ross and a tooth is throbbing, broken, or a crown has just come off, D Street Dental Group is a short drive east on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard into downtown San Rafael, and we keep same-day slots open Monday through Thursday for exactly this. The sooner you call, the better the chance we get you in before the day fills up.
A dental emergency does not pick a convenient hour. A tooth that cracks at dinner or an ache that wakes you at 2 a.m. needs attention fast, both to settle the pain and to protect what is left of the tooth. We would rather hear from you early and triage it together than have you wait it out and hope it passes.
The one thing that helps most is simple: call (415) 453-0744 as early in the morning as you can. We will ask a few quick questions, hold a slot for you, and tell you what to do in the meantime while you make the drive over.
Emergencies We Take Care Of
- Severe or lingering toothaches that will not let up
- Teeth that are broken, cracked, chipped, or knocked out
- Crowns and fillings that have come loose or fallen out
- Swelling, abscesses, and painful, inflamed gums
- A blow to the mouth or other dental injury
How an Urgent Visit Goes
- You call, we triage Reach us at (415) 453-0744 first thing. We talk through what happened and reserve a same-day slot.
- We find the cause When you arrive, we examine the area, usually with a digital X-ray, to pin down what is going on quickly.
- We get you comfortable First priority is relieving the pain and stabilizing the tooth so you are not hurting any longer.
- We map out the fix Then we walk you through your options and give you an itemized estimate before scheduling any follow-up work.
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. Because his focus is restorative dentistry, an emergency is handled calmly and in full: relieve the pain first, then repair the underlying problem so it holds. He also keeps an eye on how mouth health ties into the rest of the body, so the fix is never just a patch.
Serving Ross
From Ross, our office is a short drive east on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, out of the Ross Valley and into downtown San Rafael at 1099 D Street. It is the same road you already take for errands and school runs, so even an unplanned visit folds into a route you know. Whether you are near Ross Common, the Marin Art and Garden Center, or one of the quiet neighborhoods toward San Anselmo and Kentfield, it is a quick, familiar drive when a tooth will not wait.
We are 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, so you are not circling for a spot while you are in pain. Ross is a small, settled town where people value a steady hand and an unhurried visit, and that is exactly how we handle an emergency: the same dentist, start to finish, taking the time it actually takes.
Cost & Membership
Most emergency visits begin with an exam and X-ray to find the problem, followed by treatment to relieve the pain and stabilize the tooth. We give you an itemized estimate before any work begins, so you know what to expect. No surprises.
We are out of network with all dental PPOs, but we still file your claim for you, and out-of-network plans often cover a good portion of covered services. Without insurance, our in-house "D is for Dental" membership includes 20% off restorative & major work, with flexible payment plans. See membership plans →
Ross Emergency Questions
How fast can a Ross patient be seen for a dental emergency?
Often the same day. We hold urgent slots open Monday through Thursday, and Ross is a short drive east on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard into downtown San Rafael. Call (415) 453-0744 as early in the morning as you can, and the sooner you reach us, the better the chance we get you in that day.
What should I do for a knocked-out tooth on the way from Ross?
Pick the tooth up by the crown, not the root, rinse it gently without scrubbing, and if you can, place it back in the socket or keep it in milk. Then call (415) 453-0744 and head east on Sir Francis Drake. Getting seen quickly gives a real chance of saving the tooth.
Do you take my insurance for an emergency visit if I live in Ross?
We are out of network with the dental PPOs, yet we file your claim for you so your benefits still apply, often covering a good portion of covered services. Without insurance, our in-house D is for Dental membership includes 20% off restorative & major work. We give you an itemized estimate before any work begins.
What if my dental emergency happens after hours near Ross?
Call (415) 453-0744 and follow the instructions in our message for urgent situations. For severe swelling that affects breathing or swallowing, uncontrolled bleeding, or facial trauma, go to the nearest emergency room. Otherwise, call us first thing in the morning and we will 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 it is a short drive east from Ross.