I enjoy working with children and developing lasting relationships with families. As pediatric dentists, we have the opportunity to prevent the most common chronic disease (cavities) among children between ages 6-11. Making a difference in childrens lives and in turn their parents is a joy and honor.
I am so grateful that I do what I love everyday! There is nothing more rewarding than helping others and enhancing their self-confidence. I feel lucky that I have this opportunity to give my patients a reason to smile more.
I love to spend time with friends and family, especially my fiance Kathryn and my dog Cooper. I try to be as social and active as possible by playing lacrosse, golf, basketball, and tennis, and I am a huge foodie I love cooking and finding new restaurants.
Pediatric dentistry is an incredible opportunity to build a foundation of good oral health habits for a lifetime. Children are the best and we have the most entertaining conversations. It is an incredible experience to witness a child that has a fear of the dentist come to your practice and leave with a smile after having a great time.
I love getting to know my patients and helping them achieve a smile that they are proud to laugh with! I am excited to be part of the journey that helps patients smile confidently, eat healthy, breathe deeply, and speak clearly. There is nothing that makes me happier than seeing patients smile!
I enjoy being a pediatric dentist because the profession is a combination of being a scientist and doing something artistic with our hands. Kids come with such a range of personalities and styles, which makes it fun for me to work with them.
I like the emphasis on prevention and behavior management for patients.Its rewarding towork witha patient who wasinitially fearful to feel comfortable and at easeatthe dental office. Also, Ienjoy that Iget to see the patient and family regularly and develop a lifelong relationship with them.
My passion is to educate and build strong relationships with my patients. It is so rewarding to watch children grow and develop beautiful smiles! It is a privilege to guide children towards a path of good oral health.
I love to spend time laughing with family and friends, traveling the world learning about different people and cultures through their history, people, and especially their food. My favorite way to unwind is anywhere with no wifi, especially time grounded out in nature. Go Dodgers!
I love my job! I am very passionate about living towards a healthier, happier life and am honored to be able to support your family towards reaching your own healthcare goals. Creating positive relationships and engagement through learning are just some of the first steps towards a life of healthy habits. I look forward to meeting you!
At Little Crown Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry, our #1 goal is to see you smile with confidence. Thats why we are relentless in providing a positive patient experience, customized treatment and flexible payment options to support your unique needs. Nothing is more beautiful than smiling without self-consciousness or embarrassment. At Little Crown Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry, we take our expertise in Orthodontics seriously, so you can confidently smile more!
When it comes to giving your child the perfect smile, it is essential to monitor the growth of the mouth and jaw from a young age. Come and see one of our orthodontists to determine your childs optimal treatment plan.
Nobody uses braces more than teens and tweens! At Little Crown Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, we offer a variety of treatment options so that all of our patients can find the one that works for them.
Everyone deserves a beautiful smile. Whether youre looking for the traditional braces experience or want something a little more discreet like Invisalign, Little Crown Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry is proud to offer top-tier care and treatment for both children and adult patients.
Braces are the classic option for orthodontic treatment and have never been better. This tried and true method yields great results, and clear braces are just as effective while offering reduced visibility on your teeth.
Some patients understandably prefer a more subtle treatment compared to traditional braces. Invisalign uses a series of clear aligners to slowly shift your teeth over time and offer a nearly invisible way to create a terrific smile.
Even after youve completed treatment, it is essential to maintain proactive habits to keep your smile looking amazing. Wearing your clear retainer aligners regularly will preserve the position of your teeth and smile.
Innovations in Orthodontic technology are moving rapidly, and Little Crown Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry vigilantly stay on top of new and cutting-edge tools and machines to offer the best possible treatment. Digital Radiographs and the iTero Scanner are just a couple of the amazing pieces of technology we use with our patients.
Dr. Kimberley Wu received her training at Harvard University and graduated from MIT, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Her intense training has inspired her to be detail-oriented and passionate about perfecting each smile with individualized treatment.
Dr. Wu is honored to be the only Ivy-league trained, Board Certified Orthodontist in South Pasadena. She also graduated from a 3-year Orthodontic Residency at UCLA and subsequently took a voluntary written and clinical examination to become Board Certified in Orthodontics. She served as a UCLA faculty member, teaching the residents in the Orthodontic program and has published numerous research papers.
Dr. Kimberley Wu values spending time with her family, friends and her amazing patients. Her husband, Peter, is her best friend and together they have three little ones in their family their sons, Parker and Harvey, and their rescue puppy, Toro. She enjoys balancing professional life and spending time with her family.
I am so grateful that I do what I love every day! There is nothing more rewarding than helping others and enhancing their self-confidence. I feel lucky that I have this opportunity to give my patients a reason to smile more.
Dr. Lauren Frisch was born and raised in Michigan, where she studied Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience and Spanish at the University of Michigan before coming to the University of California, San Francisco for her dental training and 3-year orthodontics residency. Dr. Frisch is a Board Certified Orthodontist and is dedicated to providing high-quality care personally tailored to fit each individuals needs.
While living in San Francisco, Dr. Frisch worked with the research and development team at Align Technology, the creators of Invisalign. She has a profound understanding of Invisalign treatment and technology and is proud to provide clear aligner therapy as an esthetic alternative to traditional braces for many of her patients.
Dr. Frisch is very passionate about global health and outreach. She was awarded a Global Oral Health Fellowship and Schweitzer Fellowship to perform research and provide dental care and education for underserved communities in India, Cambodia, Jamaica, and California.
In her free time, Dr. Frisch loves spending time with her friends and family and exploring the amazing outdoors that California has to offer. She loves hiking, skiing, board games, and stargazing through her telescope! I love getting to know my patients and helping them achieve a smile that they are proud to laugh with! I am excited to be part of the journey that helps patients smile confidently, eat healthy, breathe deeply, and speak clearly. There is nothing that makes me happier than seeing patients smile!
We believe that Life is about the people we meet and the happiness we share. We are passionate about people and so we accumulate relationships (not things!). We laugh often and smile more. Research even shows that smiling can make you happy. And happiness is contagious, in a good way. Life is short. Live your dream. Do what you love. For us, that just happens to be Orthodontics.
The American Association of Orthodontists recommends your little ones be screened around age 7 for developmental problems in the jaws and permanent teeth. Some problems are simply easier to correct and better for your child when treated early. Options at our Claremont Orthodontist and Sierra Madre Orthodontist locations include expanders, growth modification, and braces.
Early adolescence is the perfect time to start comprehensive orthodontic treatment. At Little Crown Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry, we believe in helping our patients build self-confidence. Our Claremont braces and Sierra Madre braces treatments include clear braces and metal braces. Our Claremont Invisalign Teen and Sierra Madre Invisalign Teen treatments help them achieve a confident smile without all the metal!
Our adults deserve an amazing smile too! Whether your teeth shifted after childhood braces or youre ready for a full smile makeover, our team is here to help. Little Crown Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistrys adult Invisalign treatment and adult braces utilizing clear braces are much more esthetic. Other Little Crown Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry adult patients are treated with active aligners and retainers.
As your Claremont Orthodontist, Sierra Madre Orthodontist, and South Pasadena Orthodontist, our team here at Little Crown Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry has been bringing beautiful smiles to the greater Los Angeles area for years.We are proud to offer premiere orthodontic treatment to these 3 locations, for your convenience.