Convenient Access from Mission Bay
A straight run up 3rd Street, about 7 minutes by car, links Mission Bay with Swati Agarwal, DDS in San Francisco's Union Square neighborhood. Hospital staff, students and new residents who need a dentist near Mission Bay can book one-on-one care with Dr. Swati Agarwal from 8:00 AM, Tuesday through Friday.
Starting at the Mission Bay Branch Library at 960 4th Street, head to Channel Street and turn north on 3rd Street. Follow 3rd for about 1.2 miles through SoMa and across Market Street, where it becomes Kearny Street, then turn west on Pine Street and south on Powell Street to Sutter. In total the trip is roughly 2.1 miles to 500 Sutter St #615, and you can see the office location on Google Maps.
Transit riders can take the Muni T Third from the UCSF Medical Center or UCSF/Chase Center stops through the Central Subway to Union Square/Market Street Station, a short walk from our door. The Powell-Hyde cable car also stops at Powell and Sutter. Mission Bay sits just south of South Beach across China Basin, with SoMa to the north.
A Practical Dental Home for Mission Bay's Newest Residents
Mission Bay has changed dramatically within the City and County of San Francisco. Mission Bay began as salt marsh and lagoon, was filled from the mid-1800s, and spent generations as shipyards, meat plants and Southern Pacific rail yards. The Board of Supervisors launched its redevelopment in 1998, and the plan called for roughly 6,400 apartments and condos across about 303 acres.
Today the neighborhood stretches from Townsend Street south to Mariposa Street, between 7th Street and Interstate 280 on one side and 3rd Street and the bay on the other. Mission Creek runs through the middle, and the San Francisco Bay Trail follows the waterfront. Dogpatch lies just to the south. Keep in mind that Mission Bay is a separate place from the Mission District, which sits farther southwest.
Much of the area's identity comes from UCSF. Its 43-acre Mission Bay campus opened its first building, Genentech Hall, in January 2003, and the UCSF hospitals followed in 2015. Chase Center, home of the Golden State Warriors and Golden State Valkyries, opened in September 2019. The branch library, which opened in 2006, was the first new San Francisco Public Library branch in over 40 years.
New neighborhoods often mean new arrivals who have not yet chosen a dentist. Our office keeps that first step simple. Visits are one-on-one with no double bookings, and online booking lets you pick a time that fits around classes, lab hours or shifts.
Dental Care Tips for Mission Bay Shift Workers and Students
Long or irregular hours are hard on teeth. Night shifts, grab-and-go meals and frequent coffee or energy drinks keep teeth exposed to sugar and acid for much of the day. Fatigue also makes it easy to skip brushing before bed. Building a short routine you can do half-asleep, and keeping a travel toothbrush in your bag, protects enamel between visits.
Stress shows up in the jaw as well. Clinicians and researchers under pressure may clench during the day or grind at night without realizing it. A sore jaw on waking, headaches near the temples or teeth that look flattened are signs worth mentioning at your checkup.
Small cavities rarely hurt, so they are easy to miss on a busy schedule. High-definition digital x-rays help Dr. Agarwal find them early, and composite fillings repair them with tooth-colored resin. Fixing a cavity while it is small usually means a shorter, simpler visit.
Game nights and pickup basketball bring their own risk. A stray elbow can chip or knock out a tooth, and a quick response makes a real difference to the outcome. Keep the office number handy if you play contact sports.
How a Dentist Near Mission Bay Can Help
Emergency Dentistry
Knocked-out teeth, cracks and sudden pain need fast attention. The office aims for prompt relief and strives to fit urgent patients into the schedule, and new patients can use the Free Emergency Exam & X-Ray offer.
Dental Check-Ups
Exams, cleanings and digital x-rays on a regular schedule keep small issues small. An early slot can be booked before a shift begins.
Invisalign
Removable trays suit meals at odd hours, since they come out whenever you eat. Dr. Agarwal holds Invisalign certification, and 3D computer imaging previews the planned tooth movement before treatment starts.
TMJ Treatment
Jaw pain, clicking and tension headaches can come from clenching under stress. An evaluation of the joint and your bite is the usual first step.
Meet Dr. Swati Agarwal
Dr. Swati Agarwal studied neurobiology, physiology, and behavior at UC Davis before earning her DDS from the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC. That science background suits a neighborhood built around research and medicine. She now practices general dentistry in Union Square, a short ride from the UCSF campus.
Insurance, Membership & Financing
Patients with a history of gum disease and no insurance can choose the Perio tier of the In-House Membership Plan, at $73 a month or $756 a year. It covers three periodontal maintenance visits, two exams, two oral screenings, routine x-rays and one emergency exam. Plans run 12 months with no deductibles, annual maximums or pre-approvals, though they cannot be combined with insurance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Swati Agarwal, DDS from Mission Bay, and how do I get there?
Plan on about 2.1 miles and roughly 7 minutes from the Mission Bay Branch Library. The route follows 4th Street and Channel Street to 3rd Street, continues onto Kearny Street, then takes Pine Street and Powell Street to Sutter. If you need a dentist near Mission Bay and prefer transit, the T Third runs to Union Square/Market Street Station.
Is there a dental plan for people whose job doesn't include dental insurance?
Yes. The In-House Membership Plan is designed for patients without dental insurance. Adult Complete costs $59 a month or $558 a year and includes two cleanings, two exams, one fluoride treatment, routine x-rays and one emergency exam. Members also receive 20% off procedures done at the practice, with no deductibles or annual maximums to track.
Which Muni line connects Mission Bay with the office?
The T Third. It serves the UCSF Medical Center and UCSF/Chase Center stops, then runs through the Central Subway to Union Square/Market Street Station, a short walk from the office at Sutter and Powell. It is an easy way to reach a weekday appointment without driving or hunting for parking downtown.
What should I do if my tooth gets knocked out playing sports?
Get to a dentist as quickly as possible. Pick the tooth up by the crown, not the root, rinse it briefly if it is dirty and try to set it back in the socket. If that is not possible, keep it in milk or tucked inside your cheek. New patients can use the Free Emergency Exam & X-Ray offer.
Do you use digital x-rays?
Yes. The office uses high-definition digital x-rays, which give Dr. Agarwal a clear, detailed view of teeth and bone so she can spot decay or other changes early. Digital images can be viewed on screen right away, which makes them easy to talk through. Routine x-rays are also included in every tier of the In-House Membership Plan.
Schedule Your Visit from Mission Bay
Ready when you are: reach a dentist near Mission Bay by calling 415-599-7268 or booking online. See the full list of neighborhoods on our Areas We Serve page, and visit our Dentist San Francisco, CA homepage to learn more about Dr. Agarwal and the team. We look forward to seeing you up 3rd Street.