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Best Dental Crown Dentists in Novato, CA (2026)

50 clinics offering dental crowns, rankedUpdated 0 paid placementsHow we rank →

The short answer

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    Best overall for dental crowns: Dentistry By Design of Marin, ranked #1 of 50 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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50 Novato clinics list dental crowns and are ranked here by service score. 4 open Saturdays and 6 open after 6pm. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

The 50 best crowns dentists in Novato, ranked

Ordered by service score: the DR Score plus bonuses for a specialist on staff, reviews that mention the service and same-day care where it applies.

  1. #22 Clayton J. Perry, DDS

    7460 Redwood Blvd, Novato, CA 94945

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 for dental crowns in Novato: evening hours and Saturday hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue–Wed 8 AM–7 PM · Thu 7 AM–1 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–2:30 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  2. #23 Mahr Elder DDS, MD

    1805 Novato Blvd #1, Novato, CA 94947

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 for dental crowns in Novato: Saturday hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 7 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    A board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Mahr Elder, DDS, MD, completed his residency at the University of Detroit/Henry Ford Hospital and offers expertise in facial trauma, TMJ disorders, dental implants, wisdom teeth removal, and oral pathology. He holds his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of the Pacific and a Medical Doctorate from Wayne State University. As a part of the Novato Oral Surgery team, Dr. Elder provides his services to the Novato,…

    From Mahr Elder DDS, MD's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  3. #25 Neal Patel, DDS

    1701 Novato Blvd, Novato, CA 94947

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for dental crowns in Novato: Saturday hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 7 AM–4 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

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What are dental crowns?

A dental crown is a cap that covers a damaged, weakened or root-canal-treated tooth to restore its shape and strength. Crowns are made from porcelain, ceramic, metal, or porcelain fused to metal. Some clinics make same-day crowns with in-office milling.

Dental crowns: specialist or general dentist?

General dentists place most crowns. A prosthodontist, a specialist in restoring teeth, may be recommended for complex cases involving many teeth, implants, or major bite changes.

How much do dental crowns cost in Novato?

Typical ranges in USD for Novato, CA. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.

How much do dental crowns cost in Novato?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Porcelain or ceramic crown$1,300–$2,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—
Porcelain fused to metal crown$1,200–$2,300DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—
Gold or metal crown$1,200–$2,900DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—
Same-day crown$1,400–$2,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—

Estimates, not quotes. Ask the clinic for a written estimate. Full dental crowns cost guide for Novato

What to expect from dental crowns

Typical ranges for most patients. Your dentist's plan may differ.

Dental crowns: visits, chair time and recovery
FactTypically
Typical visitsUsually 2 visits about 2 weeks apart; 1 visit for same-day crowns
Chair timeAbout 60–90 minutes for the preparation visit
RecoverySome sensitivity for a few days is common
When to see a specialistFull-mouth restoration, crowns on several implants, or complex bite problems

How we ranked Novato crowns dentists

We scored 50 Novato clinics offering dental crowns on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. Google ratings are not yet collected, so each score is renormalised over the factors we measured. Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed October 21, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured clinics are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

DR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Novato data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingNot yet collected
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumNot yet collected
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Access15%Evenings, Saturday, Sunday, same-day/emergency, accepting new patientsMeasured
Services10%Services offered out of 17Measured
Profile completeness5%Named dentists, years open, languages, insurance, photosMeasured

Dental crowns in Novato: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dental crowns dentist in Novato?

Dentistry By Design of Marin ranks #1 of 50 Novato clinics offering dental crowns by DentistsRanked service score. Myron L. Donesky, D.D.S ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much do dental crowns cost in Novato, CA?

Dental crowns in Novato typically costs $1,120–$2,520 USD. By type: porcelain or ceramic crown $1,300–$2,500; porcelain fused to metal crown $1,200–$2,300; gold or metal crown $1,200–$2,900. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Are dental crowns covered by insurance or Medicaid in California?

Many dental insurance plans cover crowns as major care, often at about 50% after the deductible, up to the annual maximum. Waiting periods may apply. Medicaid adult coverage for crowns varies by state.

Does getting a crown hurt?

Crown preparation is done with local anesthetic, so most patients feel pressure and vibration rather than pain. The tooth and gum can be sensitive for a few days afterward. Sensitivity that lasts more than a couple of weeks should be checked by your dentist.

Which Novato dental crowns dentists are open on Saturday?

4 of 50 Novato clinics offering dental crowns list Saturday hours, including Clayton J. Perry, DDS, Mahr Elder DDS, MD and Paul Schafer, DDS. Hours come from each clinic's listing; check with the clinic before you go, since holiday and summer hours can change.

How many dentists offer dental crowns in Novato?

50 Novato clinics list dental crowns in our data. 4 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Novato

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 50 clinics.