Choosing a new orthodontist is a big step, and we want it to feel simple.
Hambleton Orthodontics is a family-owned practice in Pasadena, and we welcome children, teens, and adults who are ready to start. Your first appointment is a comprehensive orthodontic evaluation, a relaxed visit where we look at your smile, answer your questions, and talk through what comes next. This page walks you through each step so you know what to expect before you arrive, from booking to your first conversation with our doctors.
When you visit Hambleton Orthodontics for the first time, you are not going through a production line. We are a family-owned practice that has operated out of the same office in Pasadena since 1955, and we have treated enough patients over three generations to know that every case is different. The first visit is a conversation. We look at your teeth and bite, talk through what we see, and explain your options without pushing you toward a decision.
Many patients tell us they have visited other orthodontists and felt like they were being sold something. Our approach is different. If your bite concern does not need treatment right now, we will tell you and set up a monitoring plan. If there are options that fit your goals, we will explain how each one works, what the daily routine looks like, and roughly how long treatment takes, before you commit to anything. You leave knowing exactly what we saw and what your choices are.
Our team includes four Spanish-speaking staff members, so patients and parents who are most comfortable in Spanish can ask questions and go over the details in their preferred language. If you have paperwork to complete before your visit, our patient forms are available online. And if you have questions before you even schedule, we are happy to answer them. The first consultation is always at no cost.
Starting orthodontic care takes three short steps, and our team is happy to help with any of them. Here is how it works from your first message to your first visit.
Reach out through our contact form to request a time that works for your family. Our office is open Tuesday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and closed Mondays. If you have a question before you book, send it along, and our team will reply, whether it is about timing, forms, or who should come with you. Current patients with an urgent concern should contact us for emergency care.
Filling out paperwork ahead of time leaves more time for conversation. You will find everything on our patient forms, including the medical history questionnaire. If anything is unclear, ask our team at check-in, and we will help you finish. Parents filling out forms for a child can include notes about any concerns they have noticed.
Bring your dental and medical history, including medications, along with insurance information. It also helps to know the names of your general dentist and primary care doctor. Most of all, bring your questions, because we want to hear what matters most to you. Writing them down beforehand can help, especially if you are visiting with a child or teen.
You will meet our team, and we will look at your teeth, bite, and jaws. We may take photos or X-rays, depending on your needs. Then we talk through what we found, which options may fit you, and what the timeline and cost could look like. For more detail, read about your first visit or browse our orthodontic FAQs.
We are an out-of-network practice, which means we don’t have contracts with insurance carriers. We do see Delta Dental patients and help you use your benefits. We also offer payment plans so treatment fits your budget, and our team talks through the details with you at your visit. We offer payment plans for orthodontic treatment.
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.
