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!

Jenny C.

Otto has been amazing and its only our second time in. We started our journey with them and can't wait to see the results! The staff are all amazing and very helpful!

Response from the owner:Thank you for your wonderful review, Jenny! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with our team. We look forward to supporting you on your orthodontic journey!

Melissa D.

Otto Orthodontics has been wonderful with my family. So far two of my children and I have gone to them. Between the three of us we needed braces/Invisalign and other orthodontic treatments and they have been so helpful with everything. They answer any questions/concerns and they explain everything. We have loved them so much and now my youngest will be getting braces there soon. I highly recommend Otto!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Melissa, for your kind words. We’re delighted to hear that you and your children have had such positive experiences with our team. We look forward to continuing to serve your family!

Kayla G.

This is a fantastic place. Very knowledgeable, personal and friendly staff. They are so patient with my daughter holds the candy bar hostage, and refuses to cooperate. They just stay calm in the midst of the chaos.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Kayla! We're thrilled to hear you had a fantastic experience with our team. Your daughter's joy is our priority, and we appreciate your kind words about our staff's patience and professionalism.

Lagunas M.

They are great orthodontics . Nichole is the greatest . All staff is super friendly . Very clean office . Homey feeling wnvironment

Response from the owner:Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with Nichole and our team. Your kind words about our office environment mean a lot to us.

Heather H.

The staff are so nice. The music is so good, and there is amazing art in the building. -CH, age 11

Response from the owner:Thank you for your wonderful review, Heather! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the music, art, and our friendly staff. We look forward to seeing you again at Otto Orthodontics!

Rachel B.

Very friendly and informative about procedures and upfront pricing. Ease and availability of scheduling appointments.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Rachel, for your kind words! We're delighted to hear you found our team friendly and informative. We strive to make scheduling easy and transparent for all our patients. Looking forward to seeing you again!

ADNAN S.

My daughter loved the service she received and the way everything was handled by each and everyone at Otto.
We will definitely be recommending Otto Orthodontist to friends and family.

Response from the owner:Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear your daughter enjoyed her experience with us. Your recommendations mean a lot, and we look forward to serving your friends and family!

B. P.

I've been to the most dangerous places with the military but I was never in life, nervous until I sat in a orthodontist chair. This braces install was outstanding, Dr Otto and the assistants were top tier and eased my stress...5 stars

KERRI F.

Third child to get braces with Dr. Otto & as always, she and her team are just tremendous!! Cannot recommend them enough🙌🏼!

Response from the owner:Thank you for your wonderful review, Kerri! We're thrilled to hear that you and your family have had such positive experiences with Dr. Otto and our team. Your recommendation means a lot to us!

Laurie M.

My son had his braces put on today. Everyone was so nice and explained the process so well. I felt he was in really good hands with Dr. Otto and her team. The office is so cute and clean, and it runs very efficiently. I would recommend Otto Orthodontics to everyone!

Response from the owner:Thank you for your wonderful review, Laurie! We’re thrilled to hear that your son had a positive experience with Dr. Otto and our team. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we appreciate your kind words about our office. We look forward to continuing to provide excellent care!

Kevin T.

Otto Orthodontics has been great with my daughter Ava. She looks forward to going to all her appointments to see the friendly staff

Response from the owner:Thank you for your wonderful review, Kevin! We're thrilled to hear that Ava enjoys her visits with our friendly team. We look forward to continuing to provide her with excellent care!

Elizabeth A P.

So far so great! Our second visit and staff have a very kind and friendly and visits are efficient. My kiddo is motivated to have good hygiene with his braces!

Response from the owner:Thank you for your wonderful review, Elizabeth! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience during your second visit. It's fantastic to know your kiddo is motivated to maintain good hygiene with their braces. We appreciate your kind words about our staff and look forward to seeing you again!

Ashley K.

We took our youngest son in to be evaluated for braces. We spoke with the team and the pure transparent honestly about needing to think about braces from a cosmetic standpoint showed us how individuated the plans are and a clear indication they are very ethical in their medical recommendations. This is our 2nd kid with Otto and our first had number of issues to resolve, looking forward to number 2 to be a less expensive child!

Response from the owner:Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you appreciate our transparent approach and personalized care. We look forward to helping your second child achieve a beautiful smile!

nancy R.

Absolutely wonderful experience. I have some questions and am looking forward to speaking with them soon. They are so enthusiastic about what they offer they go all out to please their patients in every way.

Response from the owner:Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled you had a positive experience. Your questions are important to us, and we look forward to discussing them with you soon. Thank you for choosing us!

April G.

I had a very pleasant experience at Otto. My daughter’s consultation went well. All of my questions & concerns were answered. We loved it.

Response from the owner:Thank you for your wonderful feedback, April! We're delighted to hear that you and your daughter had a pleasant experience during the consultation. It's our priority to ensure all your questions and concerns are addressed. We appreciate your trust in us and look forward to seeing you again!

Dr. Kirsten Karkow

otto-matic confidence in every smile