Dr. Kirsten Karkow

otto-matic confidence in every smile

Dr. Kirsten Karkow

Orthodontist

I love orthodontics. It’s a science and an art, and I’m proud to be in this field. Designing and creating gorgeous smiles is an artistic outlet for me, and I love working with all kinds of people to create their best smiles and watch their confidence grow. It doesn’t matter how complex the case is. We can do this, together.

Education

Early Acceptance into Dental School
Doctor of Dental Surgery — University of Iowa
Master of Science & Certificate in Orthodontics — Marquette University
Serves on the St. Louis Children’s Hospital Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Team Under the Division of Plastic Surgery

Personal

I grew up in Manchester, Iowa, in a big family. My husband, Nick, and I now live in Webster Groves with our daughters, Ava and Knox, and love the community there. I love hanging out with family, exploring the STL food scene, being active, and practicing pretty much any type of art.

Experience Our

5-Star Care

Check out what patients have to say about their 5-star experience with our amazing team. We can’t wait to provide you and your family with the same quality of care!

Kelly N.

Went in for a free consultation and left as happy, first time clients. Brittany, Jennifer and Dr Karkow were all amazing! So kind and helpful and answered all of our questions.

Response from the owner:Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience with Brittany, Jennifer, and Dr. Karkow. We look forward to helping you achieve your smile goals!

Michael A.

We had an amazing experience at Otto Orthodontics- Wentzville. Their team was professional, knowledgeable and understood our concerns. They are very family friendly and made efforts to ensure my 9 y/o daughter was comfortable. The office was very clean and organized. Extra shoutout to Ashley our treatment coordinator who explained everything extremely well and answered all of our questions. We never felt rushed and we left the office feeling like we had an excellent plan in place. Thank you to the entire team at Otto Orthodontics.

Response from the owner:Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear you had such a positive experience at our office. It's great that Ashley made your daughter feel comfortable. We appreciate your trust in our team!

Brooklyn H.

My son is starting his Braces journey with Otto. The staff has all been very kind and patient with him 😊

Response from the owner:Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that your son is starting his braces journey with us. Our team's kindness and patience are essential in making this experience positive. We look forward to supporting you both!

Baleigh W.

Awesome staff, very helpful and professional! Provided all the details we needed to get treatment set up.

Response from the owner:Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Baleigh! We're thrilled to hear that our team was able to assist you and provide the information you needed. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

Racquel F.

We had the best experience today at Otto Orthodontics! My son got his braces, and everything from start to finish was seamless. Dr. Otto is truly a professional...so knowledgeable, kind, and great with kids. Every single person on her team was amazing and made us feel so comfortable. We’re so grateful and highly recommend her to anyone looking for exceptional orthodontic care.

Response from the owner:Thank you for your wonderful review, Racquel! We're thrilled to hear that your son's experience was seamless and that our team made you feel comfortable. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to seeing you again!

Alicia J.

Dr Roland and all of the girls were so sweet, personable, professional, knowledgeable, and experienced! I will definitely be back for all of my ortho needs.

Response from the owner:Alicia, thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you felt welcomed and cared for by our team. We look forward to assisting you with your orthodontic needs in the future!

Liz H.

We love Otto! Friendly staff, modern office, flexible scheduling, and great incentive program for patients.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Liz! We're thrilled to hear you love our friendly staff and modern office. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we look forward to continuing to provide you with excellent care.

Anne M.

Our experience was excellent! My daughter is only 6 and they made her feel right at home!

Response from the owner:We appreciate you taking the time to leave us feedback on your experience. We work very hard every day to exceed our patients’ expectations!

Tony F.

Jeanna P was AMAZING, so thoughtful on how things were explained and pretty sure we all laughed most of the time :) My daughter was actually kind of excited as we left, nice to know we are in good hands!

Response from the owner:Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that Jeanna made your experience enjoyable and informative. It's our goal to ensure every visit is positive and engaging for our patients.

Rae N.

Officially got my Invisalign today! Everyone at otto has been amazing! Making me feel as comfortable as possible through this whole experience both physically and mentally as far as explaining everything very well and making sure to answer any questions. All my nerves are calmed and I am very excited to continue this journey with them.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Rae! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a positive experience with our team. Your comfort and understanding during the Invisalign process are our top priorities. Excited to support you on this journey!

Amber R.

Adilyn got her lower Braces today!!🤩😃 Just in time for school to start. Thank you Nichole for your super great work with Adilyn! 👏🏻 Ok, this is so old. I am just adding to this post as the newest update is Adilyn is doing great! Kylie is Amazing!! Smile is looking great! Thank you Kylie & Dr. Larkin!!!
Thank you again!!! Amazing visit 🤩🤗

Response from the owner:Thanks Amber!

Shelly S.

Great experience at Otto Orthodontics!! Dr Otto is so friendly, efficient, and great with kids. The staff was super helpful and personable…they make you feel so comfortable! High recommend Otto Orthodontics!!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Shelly! We appreciate your kind words about Dr. Otto and our team's dedication to providing a welcoming environment. Your recommendation means so much to us. Looking forward to seeing you again soon!

Sarah F.

Per the patient (9yr old) - “they were awesome! Very nice & very careful while putting on my braces”

Response from the owner:Thank you, Sarah! We're thrilled to hear your child had a positive experience with us. Our team strives to provide gentle and attentive care. We look forward to seeing you both again soon!

Ashley F.

Staff were extremely friendly! The team knew what they were doing, open to answering any questions I had. Highly recommend!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Ashley! We're thrilled to hear you had a positive experience with our friendly team. Your recommendations mean a lot to us. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

Allison D.

Dr. Otto is an earth angel!!! I am grateful our paths crossed. We had an unfortunate experience where my 10 year old knocked out her front two teeth at a friend’s home. At this point, we were not a patient of hers and did know her. She lived nearby, hopped in her car in her PJs (god love her), came over to reinsert the teeth. Dr Otto continued to check in while we were at Children’s hospital and days/weeks following. She researched and offered guidance on when to start braces. Today was an exciting day with brackets ❤️

Response from the owner:Thank you for your kind words, Allison! It's heartwarming to hear how we could help during such a challenging moment. We're thrilled to be part of your daughter's journey toward a beautiful smile.

Dr. Kirsten Karkow

otto-matic confidence in every smile