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Best Dental Crown Dentists in San Bruno, CA (2026)

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

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    Best overall for dental crowns: Phamily pediatric dentistry Pham Hung DDS, ranked #1 of 32 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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32 San Bruno clinics list dental crowns and are ranked here by service score. 10 open Saturdays and 4 open after 6pm. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

The 32 best crowns dentists in San Bruno, 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. Ranked #1 for crowns in San Bruno

    #1 Phamily pediatric dentistry Pham Hung DDS

    1001 San Bruno Ave W, San Bruno, CA 94066

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 for dental crowns in San Bruno on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  2. #2 San Bruno Dental Excellence

    504 Linden Ave, San Bruno, CA 94066

    67/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #2 for dental crowns in San Bruno: evening hours and Saturday and Sunday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–7 PM · Sun 8 AM–5 PM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    San Bruno Dental Excellence Is Here to Service All Your Dental Care Needs! At San Bruno Dental Excellence, we have extensive experience in all aspects of modern dentistry. We offer Comprehensive Dental Care, including everything from the Preventive Education & Routine Hygiene that help to reduce dental problems to expert Cosmetic & Restorative solutions for the dental issues our patients face. We are the leading dentist in San Bruno for dental implants, dentures, and bone…

    From San Bruno Dental Excellence's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  3. #3 Tanforan Dental Care

    1150 El Camino Real #128, San Bruno, CA 94066

    67/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #3 for dental crowns in San Bruno: evening hours and Saturday and Sunday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8:30 AM–9 PM · Tue–Thu 9 AM–9 PM · Fri–Sat 9 AM–6 PM · Sun 9 AM–4 PM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  4. #15 Bayhill Dental Care

    851 Cherry Ave #36, San Bruno, CA 94066

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #15 for dental crowns in San Bruno: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 7 AM–7 PM · Wed 10 AM–7 PM · Thu 7 AM–7 PM · Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  5. #16 Wayne W Lee DDS and Associates

    931 San Bruno Ave W #3, San Bruno, CA 94066, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #16 for dental crowns in San Bruno: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–6 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Due to an increased number of patients who were coming to our San Francisco office from the south of the city, we have opened our second office in San Bruno to increase our capacity to serve you. We will continue our tradition of excellence of our San Francisco office which was established in 2001.

    From Wayne W Lee DDS and Associates's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  6. #22 San Bruno Smiles

    931 San Bruno Ave W Suite 8, San Bruno, CA 94066, United States

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 for dental crowns in San Bruno: evening hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–7 PM · Tue 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Wed 8 AM–1 PM · Thu 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  7. #23 Dr. Nicole Parsons, DDS

    2102 Crestmoor Dr, San Bruno, CA 94066, United States

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 for dental crowns in San Bruno: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue–Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 11 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  8. #24 San Bruno Dental Care: Dr. Fabiana Melo, DDS

    211 El Camino Real, San Bruno, CA 94066, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 for dental crowns in San Bruno on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

All 32 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #32, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

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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 San Bruno?

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

How much do dental crowns cost in San Bruno?
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 San Bruno

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 San Bruno crowns dentists

We scored 32 San Bruno clinics offering dental crowns on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 2 were excluded (2 duplicate listings). 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 San Bruno 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 San Bruno: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dental crowns dentist in San Bruno?

Phamily pediatric dentistry Pham Hung DDS ranks #1 of 32 San Bruno clinics offering dental crowns by DentistsRanked service score. San Bruno Dental Excellence ranks #2 (evening hours and Saturday and Sunday hours). The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much do dental crowns cost in San Bruno, CA?

Dental crowns in San Bruno 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 San Bruno dental crowns dentists are open on Saturday?

10 of 32 San Bruno clinics offering dental crowns list Saturday hours, including San Bruno Dental Excellence, Tanforan Dental Care and Bayhill Dental Care. 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 San Bruno?

32 San Bruno clinics list dental crowns in our data. 10 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for San Bruno

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 32 clinics.
  2. : 2 duplicate listings merged.