San Rafael, CA Dentists | 86 Ranked

Which San Rafael dentists can I reach by bus from the Transit Center?

Marin Transit's Route 35 links the Canal, San Rafael Transit Center and Northgate. It runs along Kerner Boulevard, passes the Civic Center and continues on Las Gallinas Avenue. Golden Gate Transit buses and SMART trains also stop at the Transit Center.

Downtown offices around Fourth Street and D Street are a short walk from the Transit Center. Northgate-area offices sit along Las Gallinas Avenue and Northgate Drive near Route 35 stops; the San Rafael dentist guide adds treatment and review context for those two corridors.

How do I find a San Rafael dentist who takes Medi-Cal?

Medi-Cal Dental's enrolled-dentist search identifies participating dentists in San Rafael. Its member line is 1-800-322-6384. Coverage depends on the named dentist, treatment and member eligibility, which the insurance guide puts in context.

A San Rafael member's covered treatment can range from a cleaning or filling to a root canal, crown or denture, subject to Medi-Cal rules. Children who meet the rules can get braces. Some adults have coverage only for dental emergencies. Marin County handles Medi-Cal sign-up and renewal.

Where is lower-cost dental care in San Rafael?

Marin Community Clinics operates dental sites at 411 Fourth Street and 3110 Kerner Boulevard. Both list exams, cleanings, fillings, extractions and emergency dentistry for children and adults.

• Both sites: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
• Both sites: Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Fourth Street: Sunday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Wednesday hours vary by week.

The clinic number is 415-448-1500.

Uninsured patients can apply for a sliding-fee discount with proof of income and Marin residency. Marin County transferred its former dental clinics to Marin Community Clinics.

For private offices, the exam, X-rays, treatment and later visits can be separate charges. An implant may need surgery and a final tooth; a denture may need fitting and adjustments, so get a full estimate. The dental cost guide separates the first-visit price from these later charges when you compare written quotes.

What if I have a toothache in San Rafael?

Tooth pain, swelling, a broken tooth or a lost filling needs a dental exam. The San Rafael emergency-dentist category gathers offices to call; each gives its current appointment times. An exam and, when needed, X-rays help a dentist choose between repair, a root canal or extraction.

Marin Community Clinics also describes emergency dentistry at both San Rafael sites. Severe swelling that affects breathing is a 911 emergency in San Rafael.

How can San Rafael families choose dental care for children?

Medi-Cal Dental covers checkups and tooth repairs for children who qualify, plus braces when its rules are met. Families comparing children's dentists can check plan membership and each office's age range. Marin Community Clinics also treats children at both San Rafael sites.

For alignment, families can compare the orthodontist and clear-aligner categories. Marin Community Clinics publishes a Spanish-language Fourth Street page; language support for a particular appointment is worth confirming.

How do I compare San Rafael specialists and reviews?

The San Rafael directory lists 12 implant-category options. Gum care, orthodontics and cosmetic care answer other treatment needs.

25 San Rafael offices shown here have ratings from 4.9 to 5.0. The number and content of reviews give those stars context. A high rating with few written experiences deserves a closer look through How We Rank and the review guide.

Can Medicare or a nearby town help with a San Rafael dental bill?

Original Medicare generally does not pay for routine dental work or dentures. Certain dental services tied to covered medical treatment are exceptions. Some Medicare Advantage plans add dental benefits under their own network and payment rules.

For care beyond San Rafael, Greenbrae and Larkspur add southern choices. San Anselmo, Kentfield, Ross and Fairfax widen a western trip when a plan network or specialist matters.