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!

Lauren W.

We love Otto Orthodontics! All of the staff is so nice and knowledgeable. They stay on top of appointments and are always so helpful!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Lauren! We appreciate your kind words about our team. It's wonderful to hear that you find our staff knowledgeable and helpful. We look forward to continuing to serve you!

Sara S.

We love Otto Ortho! Myself and two of my daughters have had braces through the practice, and everyone there has been wonderful to work with. We highly recommend the Wentzville location.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Sara! We're thrilled to hear that you and your daughters have had such a positive experience with us. Your recommendation means a lot, and we look forward to continuing to assist you all!

Destinie E.

My daughter started going to OTTO this year and we are so happy with our experience. The staff were very welcoming and helpful with our questions and making sure she was comfortable. Highly recommend.

Response from the owner:Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that your daughter is enjoying her time with us. Our team is dedicated to providing a comfortable experience for all our patients. We appreciate your recommendation!

Justin W.

Mary Grace has treated our family with the utmost respect during our visits to Otto Orthodontics. She remembers our family and takes great care of my son. I’d highly recommend this establishment to anyone looking for a kid friendly orthodontist.

Response from the owner:Thank you for your kind words, Justin. We're thrilled to hear that Mary Grace has made such a positive impact on your family's experience. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to continuing to serve you!

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!

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!

Susan C.

What a great Orthodontic office. Everyone was professional and easy going. The group took care of my old retainer and put a new one in. I will be going back and highly recommend Otto Orthodontics to anyone looking for care.

Response from the owner:Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled you had a positive experience with our team. Your recommendation means a lot to us. We look forward to seeing you again at Otto Orthodontics!

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!

meliha A.

My brother has been going here over two years now I believe so and when I decided that I wanted braces I knew I wanted to come to this place because they are very welcoming and the team is hard-working and even with my own experience today I had such a pleasant and comfortable experience. They are so helpful and kind.

Response from the owner:Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear about your positive experience and appreciate your trust in our team. We look forward to continuing to provide you with exceptional care!

Samantha B.

Although we don't go here anymore (double insured we needed to find a place that took both our insurance's) we absolutely loved it when we did! This office is truly full of dedicated wonderful staff that go above and beyond to make what can be a scarey experience so calm and inviting! The environment they created is fun and vibrant while still having that comfy cozy feeling making it a more relaxing experience than you would think possible for an orthodontist office. My girlie's really enjoyed the artwork and neon pink signs but they really thought it was cool the staff had matching shoes!! The kiddos like to dress up the same so that was like coolest thing for them! The best thing overall though was the ease of communication between the staff, orthodontist, myself, and my daughter! They just really made an effort to make you feel heard when asking questions, answering questions, explaining, just all of it!!! 10/10 I wish every office I HAD to go to was this way, I'd never miss any appointments! 😆

Response from the owner:Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you and your daughters enjoyed the vibrant atmosphere and dedicated service at our office. We appreciate your kind words and wish you all the best!

Lauren

Very friendly & courteous. Weren't pushy about anything & were very informative. My first impression of Otto Orthodontics is great 👍 And they have rewards?! So cool

Response from the owner:Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Lauren! We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience with our team. We look forward to helping you achieve your perfect smile!

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!

Gretchen S.

We had a great experience with the consultation today and excited to be apart of this office for Madi's braces. The staff is so friendly and knowledgeable.

Response from the owner:Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Gretchen! We're thrilled to hear about your positive consultation experience. Our team looks forward to supporting Madi on her journey to a beautiful smile!

Rebekah W.

Amazing & professional customer service! I felt so at ease with each person I spoke to. Thanks for being so helpful and explaining things in detail.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Rebekah! We're thrilled to hear you had a positive experience with our team. Your comfort and understanding are our top priorities. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

A. R.

I can’t recommend Dr. Otto and the team at Otto Orthodontics enough! From the very first visit, they made me feel completely comfortable and welcomed. Everyone in the office is so friendly, professional, and genuinely kind. From the braces bar to the high tech, you can tell they love what they do.
The Otto’s took the time to listen, explain my options, and make sure I felt confident every step of the way. The atmosphere is positive, and they make you feel like more than just another patient.

I couldn’t be happier + I have an amazing accountability partner who is also being treated! I sincerely recommend!

Response from the owner:Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you felt comfortable and valued during your visits. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional care, and your satisfaction means the world to us!

Dr. Kirsten Karkow

otto-matic confidence in every smile