THE SMILE AGENCY

ABOUT US

Expert dental care in West Covina and Pasadena, California.

Dr. Karen Guinn leads an amazing team at The Smile Agency in Pasadena, CA and West Covina, CA. She is passionate about orthodontics and dedicated to helping people all over the Los Angeles area get the smiles they’ve always wanted. The Smile Agency has helped thousands of Angelinos get all the confidence that comes with a healthy, beautiful smile.

At The Smile Agency, we offer the latest advances in braces and clear aligners. Our technology is amazing, but patients say that it’s the way we treat them…not their teeth…that really sets us apart. Our smile designers love what they do, and creating great smiles isn’t all they do. We treat you like family – from your first visit to your last.
Dr. Karen Guinn is a Board Certified Orthodontist who brings thirty years of experience to the table. That means The Smile Agency is the perfect place to find out what all your orthodontic options are. It also means the smile you get at the end of your treatment will be amazing.
Dr. Guinn believes the difference is in the details, she has treated all kinds of cases from simple crowding, to severe bite corrections.

She provides orthodontics for all ages, so whether you are looking into Invisalign or braces for yourself or your children: Smile… the orthodontic exam is free! As Dr. Guinn likes to say, “A Smile Never Dies…”

We are modern. We are experts. We are centrally located in West Covina and Pasadena.

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MEET DR. GUINN

Your Favorite Orthodontist


Board-certified orthodontist Karen Guinn, DDS, has been providing orthodontic care and changing lives one smile at a time for over thirty years. At The Smile Agency Orthodontics & Smile Design, with locations in West Covina and Pasadena, California, Dr. Guinn recognizes that each patient has specific needs, and strives to provide the best orthodontic care for every one of her patients. Residents of Pasadena have come to know her as the “Green Street Dentist” since her flagship dental office is right on the iconic Pasadena road, Green Street, Dr. Guinn’s goal is to give patients a braces lift without a facelift, and to help you live life smiling.
She also provides care for all issues relating to orthodontics, such as TMJ therapy, snoring therapy, non-surgical and extraction-free orthodontics. She knows a beautiful smile is always in style, so the patient can feel comfortable knowing Dr. Guinn treats her patients like family.

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    Dr. Guinn is board-certified by the American Board of Orthodontics. She also is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists, the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association, the National Dental Association, the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists, and the San Gabriel Dental Society.

    In her free time, Dr. Guinn enjoys bicycle riding , arranging orchids, and photography. She loves to travel with her three children, and loves to take photos of all her sights. She has traveled all over the world, for both business and pleasure "and she is not done yet!". She believes in being a part of her community and giving back. In fact, she is the founder of Test Success, Inc., a Non-profit test-taking strategies program. Dr. Guinn is also a member of the Pasadena City College Foundation and Jack and Jill of America.



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WHY CHOOSE US?

  • ABO Certification

    Dr. Guinn is a Board Certified Doctor. This means she has achieved the highest level of certification available in the orthodontic profession. It’s a distinction earned by fewer than 30% of all orthodontists.
    Being Board Certified is just one more way The Smile Agency goes the extra mile to assure that our patients receive the best care available.

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  • High Tech Treatments

    We are always looking for ways to make our patients’ experience better.
    That’s why we offer the latest treatment options to make them faster, more comfortable, and more esthetic.

  • Best Family Orthodontists

    We treat you like family – from your first visit to your last.
    Dr. Karen Guinn is a Board Certified Orthodontist who brings thirty years of experience to the table. That means The Smile Agency is the perfect place to find out what all your orthodontic options are.

MEET THE TEAM

The People Behind The Design

Dedicated to the design of your smile, our team is as fun and personable as if they were best friends with you.

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Silvia

Treatment Coordinator

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Dana

West Covina Office Manager

Treatment Coordinator

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Leo

Front Desk Coordinator

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Estephania

Front Desk Coordinator

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Josselyne

Front Desk Coordinator

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Kathy 

Billing Coordinator

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Ally

Orthodontic Technician

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Gabriel 

Orthodontic Technician

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Julio

Orthodontic Technician

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Mark 

Orthodontic Technician

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Adrian

Photo Technician

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Briana

Photo Technician

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William

Sterilizer Technician

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Kenny

Sterilizer Technician

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Letty

Sterilizer Technician

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Dolores

Marketing Manager

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Melissa

Marketing Coordinator

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Jessica 

Marketing Coordinator

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Sabrina 

Marketing Coordinator

THE SMILE AGENCY

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SMILE WITH CONFIDENCE

Let our dedicated dental professionals help you achieve the smile you always wanted!