Convenient Access from Emeryville
Plan on roughly 19 minutes across the Bay Bridge from Emeryville City Hall to the office of Swati Agarwal, DDS, in San Francisco's Union Square. The office is in San Francisco rather than Emeryville, but the Bay Bridge puts Union Square within easy reach for anyone searching for a dentist in Emeryville, CA who works or shops in the city. Dr. Swati Agarwal sees one patient at a time, so each visit has her full attention.
From City Hall at 1333 Park Ave, follow Park Avenue to Hollis Street, then 40th Street and Horton Street into West Oakland. Continue southwest on Mandela Parkway, take Campbell Street to West Grand Avenue, and join I-80 west over the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge for about 5.1 miles. In the city, exit at Fremont Street, go west on Pine Street and turn left onto Powell Street down to Sutter. That works out to about 9.4 miles, and bridge traffic at rush hour can add a good deal to it.
You will find us at 500 Sutter St #615, San Francisco, CA 94102, on the corner of Sutter and Powell; save the spot from Google Maps for the drive. Drivers can use the Sutter-Stockton Garage at 444 Stockton St or the Union Square Garage at 333 Post St. Emeryville has no BART station of its own, but BART lists the Emery Go Round shuttle as a connection at MacArthur station in Oakland, where San Francisco-bound trains run to Powell St. station near the office.
Patients from nearby Oakland follow much the same route, and commuters who work in the Financial District pass close to us on the way in.
Why Patients Searching for a Dentist in Emeryville, CA Cross the Bay
Emeryville is a compact city of about 1.27 square miles on the Bay shore, tucked between Oakland and Berkeley in Alameda County. The 2020 census counted 12,905 residents, and most households rent rather than own. Incorporated in 1896 and named for Joseph Stickney Emery, the city was once known for meat packing and other industry. Today its bay shoreline includes a public marina park and part of a state park.
For many Emeryville residents, the daily rhythm already points west. If your job is in San Francisco, a dental visit near your workplace can be simpler than finding an opening close to home. Our appointments begin at 8:00 AM, Tuesday through Friday, so you can be seen before heading to the office and still make an early meeting.
Language can matter as much as distance. Dr. Agarwal is fluent in Hindi, and our team includes Lester, a dental assistant who speaks Spanish, Aisha, a hygienist who speaks Arabic, and Jutta, our office manager, who speaks German. For families who are more at ease in one of those languages, that can make a first visit much easier.
The visit itself is built around you. There are no double bookings at this practice, which means Dr. Agarwal is not splitting her attention between chairs. For Emeryville patients making a bridge crossing, that focus makes the trip feel worthwhile.
Smart Dental Habits for Emeryville Renters and Commuters
People who move often, as many renters do, sometimes lose track of their last cleaning or x-rays. If you can't remember your last exam, it is worth starting fresh with a full check-up. We take high-definition digital x-rays when they are needed and keep your records in one place, wherever your next lease takes you.
Commuting also changes how people snack. Coffee in the car, a snack while waiting at the Amtrak station on Horton Street, or a sugary drink during a long afternoon all add up over a week. Plain water between meals and a steady six-month cleaning schedule do more for your enamel than any single product.
Time by the water is part of life here, too. The Emeryville Marina has a public park on the Watergate peninsula, and McLaughlin Eastshore State Park stretches 8.5 miles along the East Bay shoreline, as the East Bay Regional Park District describes it. If a fall on a bike path chips a tooth, call us and our team will work to fit you in.
Parents in the Emery Unified School District, where Emery Secondary School and Anna Yates Elementary share one site, can plan around the same schedule. Asking about a child's check-up and a parent's visit on the same morning may save a second crossing.
Dental Services for Emeryville Patients
Dental Check-Ups
Each check-up includes an exam for decay and gum disease, a look for signs of oral cancer and a professional cleaning. Catching small problems early means fewer long appointments later, which matters when every visit involves the bridge.
Emergency Dentistry
Severe toothaches, broken teeth, lost crowns and bleeding gums all count as urgent. The office aims for prompt relief and strives to fit you into the schedule. New patients can also mention our free emergency exam and x-ray offer.
Dental Crowns & Bridges
A crown caps a damaged tooth to restore its shape and strength, while a bridge anchors one or more replacement teeth to the neighbors. Digital scanning helps Dr. Agarwal design restorations that fit precisely.
Invisalign
Clear, removable aligners straighten teeth gradually, with a new set about every two weeks. They are easy to take out for meals on a workday, and Dr. Agarwal is certified in Invisalign.
Feeling uneasy about treatment? Nitrous oxide is available, and because it wears off quickly, most patients can drive themselves home over the bridge afterward. Other sedation options are listed on our sedation page. Small cavities are usually repaired with composite fillings, which are tooth-colored and work on front or back teeth.
Meet Dr. Swati Agarwal
Dr. Swati Agarwal earned her BS in neurobiology, physiology, and behavior at UC Davis before completing her DDS at the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC. She graduated on the Dean's Honor List and received the Frank Lott Award for Removable Prosthodontics. She is a Bay Area native and has been in private practice in San Francisco for over five years.
Insurance, Membership & Financing
The practice is in network only with the Cigna Total Network PPO plan. If you carry another traditional dental plan, the office still accepts it, bills it out of network and submits the claim for you. Payment is due at the time of service, and Cherry and CareCredit can help spread out larger costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Swati Agarwal, DDS from Emeryville, and how do I get there?
From Emeryville City Hall, the office is about 9.4 miles away, roughly 19 minutes with light traffic. You head through West Oakland on Mandela Parkway and West Grand Avenue, then take I-80 over the Bay Bridge and Fremont, Pine and Powell streets. For anyone wanting a dentist in Emeryville, CA, or nearby, it is a direct trip.
Do I pay a Bay Bridge toll coming to my appointment from Emeryville?
Yes, drivers pay the Bay Bridge toll heading west into San Francisco, but the drive back east is not tolled. The bridge uses all-electronic tolling, so cash is not accepted. FasTrak, a license plate account or a mailed invoice covers the crossing, so set one up before your first visit.
Can I use the membership plan together with my insurance?
No, the In-House Membership Plan cannot be combined with insurance or other offers. It is designed for patients without dental coverage. If you have a traditional dental plan, the office accepts it and submits claims for you, and it is in network with the Cigna Total Network PPO. Our team can help you compare both routes.
What happens at my first visit?
Your first visit includes a thorough exam and a set of high-definition digital x-rays, followed by a sit-down consultation with Dr. Agarwal about what she found. If your gums and teeth are in good standing, a professional cleaning follows. You leave with a clear treatment plan and know exactly which follow-up visits, if any, you need.
What should I do if my crown comes off?
Call the office as soon as you can, because a lost crown counts as a dental emergency and the team strives to fit you into the schedule. Keep the crown in a clean container and bring it with you. Until your visit, chew on the other side and keep the area clean to protect the exposed tooth.
Schedule Your Visit from Emeryville
New to the practice? Ask about the $79 cleaning, exam and x-ray for uninsured new patients without gum disease when you call 415-599-7268 or book online. If you have been searching for a dentist in Emeryville, CA, a calm, one-on-one visit is waiting just across the bridge for Emeryville residents and their families. See the full list of communities on our Areas We Serve page, or visit our Dentist San Francisco, CA homepage to learn more.