Families in South Pasadena don’t have to look far for orthodontic care.
Hambleton Orthodontics is a family-owned practice at 200 S Oak Knoll Ave in neighboring Pasadena, and we welcome children, teens, and adults from South Pasadena who want a team that takes time to listen. Our Pasadena office is set up for first visits, regular adjustments, and everything in between, and we explain each step so you always know what comes next.
Orthodontic treatment involves regular visits over many months, so convenience matters. Because we are in the next city over, you can plan appointments around school pickups, work, and weekend activities. Our team helps you find visit times that make sense for your family.
You don’t need a separate office for each person in your household. We see young children for early checkups, teens for braces and aligners, and adults ready to straighten their teeth. Every visit begins with a comprehensive orthodontic evaluation, where we review your bite and discuss your options.
Dr. Richard Hambleton opened our practice in 1955 and published research in the American Journal of Orthodontics on how facial soft tissue relates to orthodontic care. That way of thinking still guides how three generations of our family plan cases today. When you visit, we look at how your teeth, jaws, and face work together before we recommend a plan.
Hambleton Orthodontics has been treating families in and around South Pasadena for decades. Dr. Richard Hambleton opened the practice in Pasadena in 1955, and the same commitment to thorough, honest orthodontic care has carried through to Dr. Lindsey and now Dr. Charlie Hambleton. When you visit our office, you are not meeting a rotating cast of providers. You are working with a family that has made orthodontics a multigenerational calling, and that shows in how we work with patients of every age.
South Pasadena is just minutes from our office on South Oak Knoll Avenue, which makes fitting appointments into a busy week more manageable than you might expect. We see a number of South Pasadena families who schedule adjustments around the school day or stop in between errands — the proximity makes that practical. We also work to run on time so your visit does not eat into the rest of your day.
Our team treats children starting around age 7, teens navigating braces or aligners through school, and adults who are ready to address alignment for the first time. Every case starts with a comprehensive orthodontic evaluation where we look at the whole picture before recommending anything. You are welcome to ask questions at any point, and we would rather take the extra time to make sure you understand your options than move forward before you are ready. If you are curious whether now is the right time to start, we are happy to talk it through at no cost.
Every smile is different, and the best plan depends on your goals, your bite, and your daily routine. Here are the main ways we help families in South Pasadena.
A first look around age 7 helps us see how baby and permanent teeth are coming in. Learn how we monitor growth through pediatric orthodontics.
Fixed braces can address a wide range of alignment and bite concerns, and many teens also like the more discreet look of ceramic options.
Clear, removable trays suit many busy professionals and parents. You can review how Invisalign treatment works.
After treatment, retainers help hold your new smile in place, and we show you how to wear and care for them.
South Pasadena parents and adults usually ask practical questions first, like where we are, when we are open, and how to get started. Here are straightforward answers.
Our office is at 200 S Oak Knoll Ave, Suite 201, in Pasadena, the city next to South Pasadena. You can find directions and details on our Pasadena office page.
We are open Tuesday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and closed on Mondays. Reach out through our contact form, and our team will help you find a time.
We recommend a first visit around age 7, and sooner if you notice something that looks off. Most children at that age don’t need treatment yet, and we will tell you honestly if monitoring is enough.
Yes. We offer in-house payment plans; you can find the details on our financial information page.
South Pasadena and Pasadena share a border, and our office on South Oak Knoll Avenue is just minutes away. Many of our South Pasadena families schedule appointments before school or during a lunch break because the drive is so short.
The American Association of Orthodontists recommends a first evaluation by age 7, when enough permanent teeth have come in to identify developing bite issues. An early visit doesn’t always mean early treatment — most children we see are simply monitored — but catching a problem sooner can make treatment more straightforward later.
Yes. We offer in-house payment plans that spread treatment costs over the course of care, and we accept Cherry financing for families who prefer a third-party option. Our team will walk you through the numbers at your consultation so you know what to expect before committing.
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.
