Convenient Access from Daly City
In light traffic, drivers leaving Daly City City Hall reach Swati Agarwal, DDS in about 18 minutes, with I-280 doing most of the work and no toll bridge on the way. Our office is in the Union Square district of San Francisco, a straight shot north for anyone weighing a dentist in Daly City, CA against one closer to their downtown job. Dr. Swati Agarwal sees patients one at a time, so the visit stays focused from start to finish.
From City Hall at 333 90th St, take Edgeworth Avenue to 90th Street and head east to Junipero Serra Boulevard. Turn north and join I-280, which carries you roughly 7.4 miles to its end at King Street. Follow King to 3rd Street through SoMa, then Kearny Street north, Pine Street west and Powell Street south to Sutter. The trip is about 10.9 miles in total, and morning rush hour on I-280 will add to it.
The practice address is 500 Sutter St #615, San Francisco, CA 94102, on the corner of Sutter and Powell; save it from Google Maps before you set out. Two public garages are nearby: the Sutter-Stockton Garage at 444 Stockton St and the Union Square Garage at 333 Post St. You can also skip the car entirely, because BART runs from Daly City station at 500 John Daly Blvd to Powell St. station with no transfer.
Patients from South San Francisco use much the same freeway, and BART riders pass through the Mission District on the way in.
A Downtown Practice That Works for Daly City Households
Daly City sits directly south of San Francisco in San Mateo County, sharing almost the whole length of the city's southern border. With 104,901 residents in the 2020 census, it is the second-largest city in the county. It was incorporated in 1911, takes its name from landowner John Donald Daly, and is often called the "Gateway to the Peninsula."
The city also reaches the Pacific. Thornton State Beach on its coast is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, and the Cow Palace grounds straddle the border with San Francisco. Pacifica, Brisbane, Colma and South San Francisco border the rest of Daly City.
Much of the city is made up of established, owner-occupied homes. Westlake, developed by Henry Doelger from the late 1940s, is often cited as the inspiration for Malvina Reynolds' 1962 song "Little Boxes." Patients who have lived in one home for years often bring dental needs to match: aging crowns, older fillings and the occasional missing tooth.
Transit is close at hand, too. BART stops at Daly City station, just south of the San Francisco line, and at Colma station, which borders the city. For residents who ride downtown already, an appointment at 8:00 AM, Tuesday through Friday, can be the first stop of the workday.
Dental Questions That Matter to Daly City Patients
Fog is common here in spring and summer, and on cool mornings it is easy to sip a sweetened coffee or tea for hours. Frequent warm drinks with sugar or cream feed the bacteria that cause decay. Drinking them with a meal rather than over several hours is easier on enamel.
Replacing a tooth that was lost years ago is another frequent topic. When a gap is left open, the teeth beside it can tip and the opposite tooth can drift, which changes how you bite. A bridge or an implant restores the space, and Dr. Agarwal will explain how each option would work for you.
Older crowns deserve a check as well. Margins can wear, the porcelain can chip and decay can start underneath without any pain. If a crown feels rough to your tongue or food keeps catching around it, an exam will show whether it needs attention.
Patients without dental insurance have a straightforward option. The In-House Membership Plan's Adult Complete level costs $59 a month or $558 a year and includes two cleanings, two exams, routine x-rays, one fluoride treatment and one emergency exam, along with 20% off procedures. There are no deductibles or annual maximums to track.
Families in the Jefferson Elementary and Jefferson Union High school districts can keep the kids on a regular schedule, too. When you call, you can ask our team about times that suit a parent and child on the same morning.
Treatments to Weigh When Choosing a Dentist in Daly City, CA
Dental Crowns & Bridges
A crown covers the whole visible part of a damaged tooth, and a bridge uses crowns on neighboring teeth to hold one or more replacement teeth. Both restore chewing and appearance. Digital scanning helps the new restoration fit precisely.
Dental Implants
An implant replaces the root of a missing tooth with a titanium post that bonds with the jawbone. A custom crown, bridge or denture attaches on top. For a long-standing gap, it can bring back stable chewing without relying on the teeth next door.
Emergency Dentistry
A severe toothache, a broken tooth or a crown that comes off can throw off your whole day. The practice aims for prompt relief and works to fit urgent cases into the schedule. Call before you leave home so the team knows you are on the way.
Invisalign
Teeth that have shifted over the years can often be straightened with clear aligners. Invisalign 3D computer imaging plans each stage, and the trays come out for meals and brushing. Dr. Agarwal holds an Invisalign certification.
For cleanings, the practice also offers Guided Biofilm Therapy, which uses fluorescence-guided detection to show where plaque is building up before EMS Airflow removes it.
Meet Dr. Swati Agarwal
At USC's Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry, Dr. Swati Agarwal received the Frank Lott Award for Removable Prosthodontics, the field that replaces missing teeth with removable restorations such as dentures. Her continuing education focuses on cosmetic dentistry and full-mouth rehabilitation. That background suits patients who need several teeth restored in a coordinated way.
Insurance, Membership & Financing
The office accepts most traditional dental insurance and files claims for you, though it is in network only with the Cigna Total Network PPO plan. Payment is due at each visit, by cash, Visa, American Express, MasterCard, Discover or Apple Pay. Details on financing and the In-House Membership Plan are on our finance and insurance page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Swati Agarwal, DDS from Daly City, and how do I get there?
It is about 10.9 miles from Daly City City Hall to the office, roughly an 18-minute drive when traffic is light. Take 90th Street and Junipero Serra Boulevard to I-280 north, then King, 3rd, Kearny, Pine and Powell streets. Many people comparing a dentist in Daly City, CA with downtown options find the freeway route simple.
Which BART trains from Daly City stop at Powell Street?
All four routes that serve Daly City station stop at Powell St. station: Dublin/Pleasanton-Daly City, Antioch-SFIA/Millbrae, Richmond-Millbrae/SFIA and Berryessa/North San Jose-Daly City. None of them requires a transfer. From Powell St., the Powell-Hyde and Powell-Mason cable cars run up Powell Street and stop at Sutter, the office corner.
When is a bridge a better choice than an implant?
A bridge can make sense when the teeth beside the gap already need crowns, because those crowns then anchor the replacement tooth. An implant stands on its own and leaves neighboring teeth untouched. Bone levels, gum health and your budget also matter, and Dr. Agarwal reviews all of them with you before you decide.
Who is the dental hygienist at your office?
Our dental hygienist is Aisha. She earned her BS in dental hygiene from the University of the Pacific Dugoni School of Dentistry and speaks English and Arabic. Dr. Agarwal completes the exam and reviews any findings with you, so both of them are involved in a routine visit.
What happens during a routine check-up?
A routine check-up includes an exam for tooth decay and gum disease, a screening for signs of oral cancer and a professional cleaning to remove plaque. Digital x-rays are added when they are needed. Dr. Agarwal then talks you through anything she finds and how often you should return.
Schedule Your Visit from Daly City
From aging crowns to a first cleaning in years, our team is ready to help you plan your next appointment. Call 415-599-7268 or book online if you were searching for a dentist in Daly City, CA but would rather see someone near your BART stop. Explore every community we welcome on our Areas We Serve page or visit our Dentist San Francisco, CA homepage. For library branches and hours closer to home, see the city's library locations page, which includes the Serramonte Main Library on Wembley Drive.