Convenient Access from Jesmond Dene
Residents of this hillside community have a short, easy trip to Citracado Dental Group. Our office in north-central Escondido is roughly 5 minutes south of the community's entrance, with no freeway driving required. If you have been searching for a dentist near Jesmond Dene who can handle implants, gum treatment and everyday checkups in one office, our eight dentists do exactly that.
Begin at Jesmond Dene Park, at the entrance to the community where Jesmond Dene Road meets North Broadway. Drive south on North Broadway, turn west on Country Club Lane, then head south on Centre City Parkway and follow Iris Lane down to the office. The whole run is about 2.2 miles. Our address is 500 W El Norte Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92026, just off El Norte Parkway between Centre City Parkway and I-15, and you can save it from our Google Maps listing.
Homes deeper in the community, along Jesmond Drive, can reach Centre City Parkway by way of Jesmond Dene Road and Ivy Dell Lane instead. We also welcome neighbors from Hidden Meadows, a little farther north along I-15, and from Downtown Escondido to the south.
A Close-By Practice for the Jesmond Dene Community
Jesmond Dene is an unincorporated community of San Diego County, tucked into the hills of Moosa Canyon just east of I-15 at Escondido's northern edge. It began in 1926 as a planned subdivision of 750 lots, complete with tennis courts, a dance hall and a swimming pool made by damming a creek. The developers named it after Jesmond Dene, a wooded park in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
Nearly a century later, the area keeps a semi-rural feel on hilly canyon land, with North Broadway and Centre City Parkway leading south into the city. Tall stone gateposts once marked the entrance on Jesmond Dene Road, though the county has since removed them.
For people who live this close, a dental office should be just as easy to reach as the grocery store. The drive from the Jesmond Dene Road entrance to our door is shorter than many in-town commutes. Saturday mornings, from 8 AM to 12:30 PM, also give residents who commute out of the area during the week a way to keep up with cleanings without taking time off.
Dental Priorities for Jesmond Dene Households
Established communities often bring established dental work. Fillings and crowns placed decades ago wear out, and teeth lost over the years leave gaps that shift the bite. Dental implants are a common way to close those gaps. Planning can include CBCT 3D imaging, which shows the bone in detail before treatment is mapped out.
When several teeth in an arch are failing, replacing them one at a time is not always practical. Full-Arch Dental Implants can support a complete set of teeth on a small number of implants. Dr. Robert Jungman, our clinical director, focuses on implants and complex cases, and the surgical and restorative steps stay inside one office.
Gum health is the other half of keeping natural teeth. Periodontal disease often develops quietly, and the first sign may be bleeding gums or a tooth that feels slightly loose. Our hygienists use laser therapy during gum care, and Dr. Anna Hsu, a certified periodontist, treats advanced cases.
Sleep matters too. Loud snoring or daytime fatigue can point to obstructive sleep apnea, and some patients benefit from a custom oral appliance as part of a physician-directed plan. Our Sleep Apnea Treatment page explains how that coordination works.
Whatever brings you in, the first visit begins with a conversation. New patients meet the dentist and talk through their goals before any clinical work starts, and anyone who wants to can tour the office first. From there, treatment moves at a pace that feels right to you.
What a Dentist Near Jesmond Dene Can Offer Your Family
Dental Implants
Replace a single missing tooth or several with implants planned on 3D scans. Placement and the final tooth are coordinated by the same team, a few minutes from Jesmond Dene.
Periodontics
From deep cleanings to advanced gum therapy, a periodontist and laser-trained hygienists work together here, so gum treatment does not mean a separate specialist office across the county.
Family Dentistry
Routine exams, cleanings and x-rays for every member of the household. Children, parents and grandparents can all be seen in the same office, with one shared set of records.
Emergency Dentistry
A lost filling or a sudden ache is hard to ignore. New patients can start with the $89 emergency exam and x-ray, and the short drive down Centre City Parkway means getting here is rarely the hard part.
Meet Your Escondido Dental Team
Among the eight dentists here, Dr. Robert Jungman and Dr. Anna Hsu focus on implant and gum care. Dr. Jungman studied at UC San Diego, earned his DDS at UCLA, completed a one-year advanced general dentistry program there and holds a Mastership in the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Hsu earned her DDS, periodontics certificate and MS at UCSF and received the Robert L. Merin Leadership Award.
Insurance & Financing
Larger treatment plans raise money questions early, so our business team answers them first. We accept most dental insurance plans and complete the benefit paperwork for you, and new patients without insurance can start with a $159 comprehensive exam and full set of x-rays. CareCredit, cash, checks and most major credit cards are all accepted.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Citracado Dental Group from Jesmond Dene, and how do I get there?
From Jesmond Dene Park the office is about 2.2 miles, close to a 5-minute drive. Go south on North Broadway, west on Country Club Lane, south on Centre City Parkway and down Iris Lane. For anyone wanting a dentist near Jesmond Dene, the trip stays entirely on local roads.
Do you use 3D scans when planning dental implants?
Yes, CBCT 3D imaging can be part of implant planning, and it shows bone height, width and nearby structures in far more detail than a standard x-ray. That picture helps our dentists decide where an implant can go and whether any preparation is needed first. Intraoral scanners are also part of the office's digital tools.
Can all of my upper or lower teeth be replaced with implants?
In many cases, yes. Full-arch dental implants support a complete row of teeth on a small number of implants instead of one implant per tooth. Whether you are a candidate depends on your bone and gum health, which our dentists check with an exam and CBCT 3D imaging before recommending any plan for your mouth.
What comfort options do you offer during long appointments?
Quite a few. Patients can ask for a neck or back pillow, a blanket, headphones or a personal iPad with music, and there is bottled water, juice and a coffee and tea bar. You can pause at any point to ask questions, and nitrous oxide or oral sedation may be offered when appropriate.
Can I spread a large treatment plan over several visits?
Often you can. Treatment can be staged, so work such as implants, crowns or gum therapy is divided into steps that fit your schedule and budget. Fees are reviewed with you before each phase whenever possible, and CareCredit is available if you would like to finance part of the cost over time.
Schedule Your Visit from Jesmond Dene
A healthier smile is only a few minutes down the hill. Call 760-498-2846 to book with a dentist near Jesmond Dene, including Saturday morning visits. Browse the full list of North County communities on our Areas We Serve page, or read more about the practice on the Dentist Escondido, CA homepage.