Brighter, the Right Way
If you live in Ross and want a brighter smile, D Street Dental Group is a short drive east on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, out of the Ross Valley and into downtown San Rafael at 1099 D Street. We offer professional in-office whitening and custom take-home trays, both supervised by Dr. Steve Truman, so the result is even and the process feels calm.
Years of coffee, tea, red wine, and everyday wear dull even healthy teeth. Drugstore strips and trays are generic, and they often leave streaks or sore gums behind. Professional whitening uses stronger agents and trays molded to your own teeth, so the color comes up evenly and stays comfortable while it does.
We start where good cosmetic work should: by confirming your teeth and gums are healthy and that the staining is the kind whitening can actually lift. From there, Dr. Steve walks through the options with you, in-office, take-home, or a combination, and helps you pick the one that fits your timeline.
Whitening Is a Great Fit If You
- Have stains from coffee, tea, wine, or age on otherwise healthy teeth
- Have a wedding, reunion, or photos coming up and want a noticeably brighter smile
- Tried drugstore kits and weren't happy with the streaky or short-lived result
- Would rather have a safe, supervised approach that keeps sensitivity in check
What to Expect
- Quick health check We confirm your teeth and gums are healthy and pin down what is actually causing the staining.
- Choose your approach In-office whitening when you want results quickly, custom take-home trays when you want flexibility, or a combination of both.
- Whiten safely Professional-grade gel brightens evenly while Dr. Steve keeps an eye on comfort and color.
- Maintain your results Take-home trays and a few simple habits keep your smile bright between touch-ups.
Serving Ross
From Ross, our office is an easy drive east on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, the same road you already take for errands and school runs, through the Ross Valley and into downtown San Rafael. A whitening visit slots into a day you are likely making anyway, whether you are coming from near Ross Common, the Marin Art and Garden Center, or one of the quiet neighborhoods toward San Anselmo and Kentfield.
We're 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. Ross is a small, settled town where people value a steady hand and an unhurried visit, and that is exactly how we like to do cosmetic work: properly, and without rushing you out the door.
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 believes cosmetic results should look natural and be done safely, so he checks your oral health first and tailors whitening to you, not to a generic kit off a shelf.
Cost & Payment
Whitening cost depends on whether you choose in-office, custom take-home trays, or both. We review the options with you and give an itemized estimate at your visit, so there are no surprises. You know the number before we begin.
We're out of network for all dental insurance and offer flexible in-office payment plans. Our in-house membership takes 20% off restorative & major work for households without insurance. Ask about pairing whitening with a new-patient exam. See membership plans →
Whitening Questions
Where do Ross patients go for professional teeth whitening?
D Street Dental Group is a short drive east from Ross on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, out of the Ross Valley and into downtown San Rafael at 1099 D Street, Suite 206. We offer in-office whitening and custom take-home trays, so it folds easily into a day you are already making past Ross Common or the Marin Art and Garden Center.
How long does teeth whitening last?
Results commonly hold for several months to a couple of years, depending on your diet and habits. Coffee, tea, red wine, and tobacco speed up re-staining. Custom take-home trays make it simple to touch up and keep your smile bright between visits.
Does professional whitening cause sensitivity?
Some temporary sensitivity is common and usually settles within a day or two. Because Dr. Steve supervises the whitening, we can adjust the approach and suggest products to keep you comfortable, which is harder to manage with a one-size-fits-all drugstore kit.
Is in-office whitening better than drugstore strips?
Professional whitening uses stronger, dentist-supervised agents and custom-fitted trays for faster, more even results with less gum irritation than generic strips. We also confirm first that your teeth and gums are healthy, so whitening is safe and effective for you.
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.
Brighten Your Smile
A short drive east from Ross, and an unhurried visit waiting for you. New patients are always welcome, and we'll reach out within one business day.