At Mercer Island Smiles, Dr. Kara McCulloch is proud to offer outstanding orthodontic care for the entire family in a clean, relaxing atmosphere. Located on the north end of Mercer Island, Washington, the office is located just minutes from Seattle, Enatai, Factoria, Woodridge and Newport Shores. We offer a wide range of orthodontic treatments, including self-ligating brackets and Invisalign clear aligners to meet your lifestyle needs. Our office is equipped with state-of-the-art technology including the iTERO digital scanner to ensure that you receive optimum results in the most efficient manner possible.
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Meet our orthodontist and team. Compassionate orthodontic care brought to you by orthodontist Dr. Kara McCulloch and her dedicated team. Dr. McCulloch has extensive experience as an orthodontist in private practice, and works collaboratively with many dentists and dental specialists to ensure that you receive the finest, most advanced orthodontic health outcome whether you choose braces or Invisalign. We view each of our patients as unique individuals with their own unique set of expectations and goals.
Orthodontic Associates of Mercer Island can correct bite problems and enhance smiles at any age. The mouth and its surroundings comprise one of the most functionally complex and important parts of the human body. It might be described as the "crossroads", involved as it is in breathing, speaking, chewing, swallowing, and perhaps most importantly, emotional facial expressions such as smiling, laughing, etc.
We welcome the opportunity to become acquainted with new patients when they first visit our office. Dr. McCulloch and her staff members understand that each patient is unique; personalized attention to each individual's needs is central to our practice mission. Bite problems (malocclusions) can be corrected and smiles enhanced through orthodontics at any age.
Our community supports our business by seeking orthodontic care, and in turn, we support our community by "giving back" and/or "paying it forward". Of particular importance to us are: education and family. We have chosen to heavily support Mercer Island and surrounding schools with monetary donations, PTA support, dental education seminars, auction donations and capital campaign funding. We view our youth as tomorrow's leaders and recognize the value of educating our children to realize their "best self".
Reviews (9)
Aliecea Hehn
May 07, 2022
Abby Nguyen
Mar 19, 2022
Our son has been seeing Dr. McCulloch in anticipation of needing braces. All of our visits were great. The staff were so great with my anxious son and had some great tricks to handle his strong gag reflex while getting fitted for a retainer. At one of our visits I asked about my own teeth as I have never had braces before and I was told I'd be a great candidate for Invisalign.
The process to be evaluated was quick and easy. Dr McCulloch told me I would need Invisalign for 4-6 months, it could be 4 months if I worked hard to wear them 22 hours a day. I love a good challenge and kept up my end of the deal and wore my trays consistently. Today it's been 4 months and I got to have my attachments taken off! My smile looks amazing! Dr McCulloch even fixed some unevenness on the tops of my teeth so that my smile looks even better:.
Just such a pleasant and positive experience with the entire staff. My husband is going to do Invisalign as well and our 2 daughters will eventually see her for braces too! Orthodontics Associates of Mercer Island is a great place for the whole family
The process to be evaluated was quick and easy. Dr McCulloch told me I would need Invisalign for 4-6 months, it could be 4 months if I worked hard to wear them 22 hours a day. I love a good challenge and kept up my end of the deal and wore my trays consistently. Today it's been 4 months and I got to have my attachments taken off! My smile looks amazing! Dr McCulloch even fixed some unevenness on the tops of my teeth so that my smile looks even better:.
Just such a pleasant and positive experience with the entire staff. My husband is going to do Invisalign as well and our 2 daughters will eventually see her for braces too! Orthodontics Associates of Mercer Island is a great place for the whole family
Lamont Douglas
Jan 16, 2022
I always experience apprehension going to the dentist. But for once my fears were unfounded. Dr. McCullough was cordial, direct and decisive from the beginning. Her attributes formulated a trust that ensured me she would do what she said. All that she asked was my full commitment wearing the Invisalign. It was a simple request that I took seriously, and the results speak for themselves. I would recommend Dr. McCullough to anyone who wants an engaging, honest practitioner, who is passionate about doing right by her patients.
Deanna Fay
Sep 16, 2021
I had adult braces at 45. I chose Dr. McCulloch and a pandemic year to do so and I could t be happier! Dr McCulloch is the best! I found her to be professional honest, efficient and pleasant and I feel the same about the staff. I have seen several of her techs and only had good experiences. Marissa at the front desk is always friendly and always knows my name.
I felt very comfortable with the office and the precautions they are taking to ensure everyone is safe during the pandemic. And then there is Quentin.if you love dogs, this is the orthodontist for you! Five stars, would absolutely recommend!
I felt very comfortable with the office and the precautions they are taking to ensure everyone is safe during the pandemic. And then there is Quentin.if you love dogs, this is the orthodontist for you! Five stars, would absolutely recommend!
Jennifer Kim
Aug 20, 2021
Visiting from abroad my daughter ended up with two loose brackets. Dr. McCulloch and her team gave our family the most gracious and quality care as if we were her own established patients. Being a healthcare professional myself, I was genuinely impressed with the level of professionalism and efficiency observed not only during care of my daughter but as I observed Dr. McCulloch interacting with other patients and her staff. What a thoroughly wonderful visit. I enthusiastically recommend her to those looking for orthodontic care.
Beth Flume
Aug 15, 2021
Dr. McCulloch and her team are outstanding! Myself and 2 kids all use them for our orthodontics and I can't recommend them enough. Dr. McCulloch is highly technical and detail oriented. We had to work through some issues around missing permanent teeth with both kids. She made sure that we were informed about the options and process, and then coordinated the details with their dentist and oral surgeon. We feel lucky to have found her!
Elizabeth Heron
Jul 10, 2021
I have used Kara McCulloch personally for Invisalign and both of my daughters have been treated by Kara for braces. All three of us are beyond satisfied with the professional service and quality of work. Not only has she gone out of her way to coordinate with our dentist to make sure we address specific issues but has made sure that all three of us had a great experience. I can't say enough nice things about the staff, Kara herself, and the end results!
Kristen
Jan 15, 2021
Benjamin Lamperti
Jan 14, 2021
