Dr. Richard Hambleton opened our practice in 1955 at 200 S Oak Knoll Ave, the same office where we welcome patients today.
A Navy veteran trained at USC, he taught in USC’s graduate orthodontic program for 15 years and published research in the American Journal of Orthodontics. His approach of treating the whole face, not just the teeth, still guides how Hambleton Orthodontics plans cases today. Pasadena also holds a special place in orthodontic history because Edward H. Angle, often called the father of modern orthodontics, taught students here.
Our approach comes from decades of teaching, learning, and caring for the same community. Here is what families notice when they get to know us.
Dr. Robert Hambleton has taught in USC’s graduate orthodontic program for more than 20 years, and Dr. Lindsey Hambleton MacFarlane also teaches there. Teaching students keeps us sharp and helps us clearly explain your care.
All three generations of our family have belonged to the Edward H. Angle Society of Orthodontists, a study group tied to Pasadena’s orthodontic history. Members bring finished cases for peer review, which keeps us honest about our work’s quality.
We are not a chain, and we do not rotate doctors. The doctor who begins your child’s treatment is here to see it through, and our family plans to be here when your child’s children need us.
Some consultations end with us saying “not yet” or “you do not need this.” If your child only needs monitoring for a couple of years, we will tell you, and we will never pressure you into treatment.
Our mission has stayed the same for more than seven decades. We provide exceptional orthodontic care in a kind, professional, and respectful environment, building lasting relationships with our patients and families. Many of the families we treat today are the children and grandchildren of patients who first visited our office decades ago. Two of our doctors hold ABO certification as board-certified orthodontists.
Over 70 years, we’ve created more than 18,000 smiles from this office, and that connection to our neighbors matters to us as much as the care we provide. Four of our seven team members speak Spanish, so more families can ask questions in their preferred language. We welcome patients from across the area, including South Pasadena, Altadena, Arcadia, Alhambra, Sierra Madre, and San Marino.
Dr. Charles (Charley) Hambleton has joined Hambleton Orthodontics, carrying the practice into its third generation of family care. Trained at USC and the Georgia School of Orthodontics, Dr. Charley brings the latest in clinical technique to a practice built on the same principles since 1955: careful diagnosis, clear communication, and a long-term view of every patient’s smile.
The transition is a natural one. Dr. Robert Hambleton and Dr. Lindsey Hambleton have spent decades building a practice where the quality of work is held to a high standard year after year, and Dr. Charley has been shaped by that environment. For patients, the experience of coming to Hambleton Orthodontics stays the same: you see the same team, receive the same level of explanation, and trust that the people making decisions about your care are invested in getting the outcome right.
We see this as a beginning, not an ending. The practice has served more than 18,000 patients from this office over the past 70 years, and the families we treat today are part of a community that has trusted us across generations. Dr. Charley’s arrival means we are ready to keep that going — not just for current patients, but for their children and grandchildren. If you have not been in recently, or if you are visiting for the first time, we welcome you. New patients can schedule a free consultation at any time.
We offer a full range of orthodontic treatment for every stage of life, from a child’s first orthodontic evaluation to Invisalign for busy working adults.
We are updating our Pasadena office with new treatment chairs, refreshed workstations, and a larger waiting room so the space feels as current as the care we provide. Digital treatment planning also lets us show families what their smile may look like before treatment begins. Our team keeps visits friendly and unhurried, especially for nervous children.
Three generations of our family have cared for Pasadena-area smiles for more than 70 years. We treat children, teens, and adults with braces, ceramic clear braces, and Invisalign, and we walk you through every step so you always know what to expect.
Hambleton Orthodontics offers a free consultation — a good way to understand your options and get honest answers before making any decisions. Take the first step and contact our office to schedule yours.
