Convenient Access from Poway
Plan on about 23 minutes for the drive from Poway to Citracado Dental Group, most of it a straight run north on I-15 to Escondido. Households looking beyond a dentist in Poway, CA often want one office that can handle a child's checkup, a grandparent's implant and a sudden toothache. Our practice has been family-owned since 1980, and today its eight dentists include two specialists.
From Poway City Hall on Civic Center Drive, turn onto Community Road and head north for about 1.4 miles. Go west on Twin Peaks Road, then follow Camino del Norte northwest to the freeway. Take I-15 north for roughly 10.5 miles across Lake Hodges and leave at the West El Norte Parkway exit, turning right.
The office address is 500 W El Norte Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92026, off West El Norte Parkway at South Iris Lane; the total distance is 15.8 miles, with no tolls. Expect I-15 to move more slowly at rush hour. Our Google Maps listing has turn-by-turn directions, and neighboring Carmel Mountain Ranch and Rancho Bernardo sit along much of the same route.
Dental Care for "The City in the Country"
Poway calls itself "The City in the Country," and the motto still fits a San Diego County valley city of 48,841 residents (2020 census) spread over about 39 square miles east of I-15. The area was Kumeyaay homeland, recorded as Paguay by Mission San Diego by 1828, and later a farming town known for grapes, peaches, honey and dairy. Subdivision homes followed once water service arrived in 1954, and Poway incorporated on December 1, 1980.
Homes here are largely owner-occupied, and the age mix is broad: roughly a quarter of residents are under 18, and close to one in five are 65 or older. A practice that can care for every generation, rather than referring grandparents out for implants or gum treatment, suits that kind of community.
The city borders Rancho Bernardo, Sabre Springs and Scripps Ranch, with Ramona farther east, and its students attend the large Poway Unified School District.
Weekends in Poway often involve the outdoors. Families fish and boat at Lake Poway, ride the Poway-Midland Railroad at Old Poway Park, or hike the Blue Sky Ecological Reserve off Espola Road. Our Saturday hours, 8 AM to 12:30 PM, leave the rest of the weekend free.
Oral Health Topics That Matter to Poway Residents
Children in the local public schools need steady preventive care as their adult teeth come in, and active kids benefit from a mouthguard during contact sports. Parents and older adults face a different set of concerns: aging crowns, worn teeth, gum recession and missing teeth. Our general dentists handle all of it, with specialists in the same office when a case calls for one.
Sleep is a frequent topic for adults. Snoring and obstructive sleep apnea can strain the whole household, and for some patients a custom oral appliance is part of a physician-directed plan. Our sleep apnea treatment page has more detail on who may be a fit.
The mouth and the rest of the body are connected, too. Both practice owners hold fellowships in the American Academy for Oral Systemic Health. That background shapes the wellness resources the office offers on how oral health relates to heart disease, diabetes and stroke, while your physician continues to manage those conditions.
Comfort gets the same attention as the clinical side. Patients can settle in with a neck or back pillow, a blanket and bottled water or juice, and listen to music through headphones on a personal iPad. For more anxious visits, nitrous oxide or a prescribed oral sedative can be chosen case by case; the second option means bringing a driver.
What Patients Seeking a Dentist in Poway, CA Can Expect
Family Dentistry
Preventive exams, cleanings and x-rays for every generation in one household. Grandparents, parents and kids can all keep the same office.
Dental Implants
Missing teeth can be replaced with implants, and CBCT 3D imaging can help with planning. Dr. Robert Jungman and Dr. Anna Gute focus on implant and complex cases, so planning and the final crown stay with one team.
Periodontics
Gum disease is treated by Dr. Anna Hsu, a certified periodontist who earned her DDS, periodontics certificate and MS at UCSF. She also received the Robert L. Merin Leadership Award.
Restorative Dentistry
Old fillings and crowns eventually wear out. CEREC lets the dentists complete some restorations in the office the same day when it makes clinical sense, which can spare you a second trip up I-15.
Emergency Dentistry
Toothaches, broken teeth and swelling are handled promptly, and emergency callers can almost always be seen the same day or the next day. New patients can start with our $89 emergency exam and x-ray.
Meet Your Escondido Dental Team
Dr. William Jungman, a practice owner, graduated from San Diego State University and attended dental school at USC. He serves as consulting dentist for the Escondido and San Marcos senior centers. He also advises pre-dental students at CSU San Marcos, and he practices with seven other dentists.
Insurance & Financing
Our team handles the benefit forms for most dental insurance plans, so you can focus on your care. Payment options include cash, check, most major credit cards and CareCredit. Fees are walked through with you before treatment starts whenever possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Citracado Dental Group from Poway, and how do I get there?
Poway City Hall is 15.8 miles from the office, about a 23-minute drive. Community Road, Twin Peaks Road and Camino del Norte take you to I-15, which runs north across Lake Hodges to the West El Norte Parkway exit. For anyone searching for a dentist in Poway, CA, the trip is toll-free.
When would I see a periodontist instead of a general dentist?
A periodontist steps in when gum disease needs more than routine care, or when an implant needs to be placed. At our office that is Dr. Anna Hsu, who trained at UCSF. Your general dentist and Dr. Hsu work in the same office, so a referral simply means a different chair, not a different practice.
What happens if a tooth breaks on a Saturday?
Call the main line. The office is open Saturday mornings from 8 AM to 12:30 PM, and emergency callers can almost always be seen the same day or the next day. Outside office hours, the line can connect you with the on-call dentist. Walk-ins are accepted, but calling ahead lets the team prepare for you.
Can I meet the dentist before any treatment starts?
Yes. New patients sit down and talk with the dentist before the clinical part of the visit, so you can share concerns and goals first. You can also ask for a tour of the office. If you decide on treatment, it can be staged over several visits, and you can pause to ask questions at any point.
Do your dentists have experience caring for seniors?
Yes. Dr. William Jungman serves as consulting dentist for the Escondido and San Marcos senior centers, and our team plans crowns, implants and gum care for older adults. A periodontist and an endodontist work in the same office, so complex needs common later in life can be treated without visiting several practices.
Schedule Your Visit from Poway
If you've been searching for a dentist in Poway, CA who can care for the whole family, call 760-498-2846 to book with us in Escondido. Browse every community we serve on the areas we serve hub, or visit the Dentist Escondido, CA homepage.