Celebrating all that makes YOU smile.

Join our RSVP list to be among the first to experience our unique approach to pediatric dentistry where every visit is a celebration.

We are excited to serve the local communities of Pasadena, South Pasadena, Alhambra, San Gabriel, Arcadia, Glendale, La Crescenta, La Canada Flintridge, Eagle Rock, and greater Los Angeles, CA

Dr. Christine Marcelo Aquino

Dr. Christine Marcelo Aquino believes that exceptional dental care starts with understanding each child's unique personality and needs.  She can’t wait to meet you and transform your child’s  visits into positive, empowering experiences that build lifelong confidence and healthy habits. So you can breathe easy knowing that she would treat yours like her own. 

Founder and Owner

Why families choose us

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Child-centered care & safety

Every child is valuable and we hope to encourage them to know they are worth excellent, gentle care.  When treating your child, we use only what we’d use on our own children: toxin-free, mercury-free, BPA-free, dye-free, effective dental products and materials. We want to work with your family’s values and find ways to best serve you.

Education & Prevention

We are a prevention-first practice. Having your child start their dental journey by their 1st tooth/1st birthday allows us to establish trust and empowerment of caretakers/parents. Frequent prevention visits set a foundation for your child to grow healthy and confident. 

Celebration in every visit

We celebrate progress, not perfection. We turn routine dental care into memorable moments. From first tooth celebrations to cavity-free dance parties, we make every milestone matter.

Building lifelong smiles

We don't just care for teeth – we have a holistic approach where we value optimal health, including nutrition, sleep, breathing, gut health  and emotional health.  It is our mission to be a part of your child’s health journey and build confidence in your child, creating positive associations with dental and overall healthcare.

Our services

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    Preventative

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    Myofunctional Airway Therapy

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    Sedation

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    Emergency

Making Care Accessible

What Makes Us Different:

  • Pediatric specialty training — Your provider has completed of residency beyond dental school, focused exclusively on children.

  • Anxiety-informed, child-centered approach — The experience itself is different. Kids leave being celebrated, not judged.

  • Unrushed appointments — Children and their families get the time they need.

  • Continuity of care — They see the same faces, build trust, and grow up with us.

  • Preventive focus — Our goal is that kids need less dentistry over time, not more.

  • Autonomy: — We are not your “insurance’s dentist”,

    we are your “child’s dentist”

  • We accept cash payments.

  • We work with most major dental insurance companies. Need clarity and explanation of your benefits? We are here to help.

  • We offer an awesome membership through our Cely Club membership plan. Reach out to our office to learn more.

Join our celebration

Start your child's dental journey in a place where every visit is a celebration. Join our community of bright, confident smiles today.