Camp Merkley Kids Dental

04/22/2026

OPE!!! Today is National Administration Day and our Camp Merkley crew wants to take a moment to celebrate the ladies behind the scenes!!!!

We are so thankful to each of you for all you do!!!! Enjoy your day!

04/21/2026

Here is a fun video to share with our little camper’s ❤️

7K likes. "Why Do Baby Teeth Fall Out? 🦷 | My Tooth Is Wiggling | Dentist | Curious Song for Kids | JunyTony"

04/18/2026

Happy Birthday to our girl Zana!!!! We hope you have the best day celebrating !!

04/17/2026

LOOOOVVVEEEE our team!
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04/16/2026

Yesterday was National Laundry Day. The Camp Merkley staff took a moment to let our girl Zana know how much we appreciate her and all she does !!!!! 🫧 🫶🏼

04/15/2026

🦷 Does my child really need a “root canal” aka a pulpectomy?

Hearing those words can sound scary—but in pediatric dentistry, root canals (often called pulp therapy) are safe, gentle, and sometimes the best way to save your child’s tooth 💙

👉 When is it needed?
A child may need a root canal when:
• A cavity has reached the nerve of the tooth
• There is pain, sensitivity, or swelling
• The tooth has been injured or traumatized
• Infection is present or likely to develop

👉 Why not just remove the tooth?
Baby teeth are more important than you might think!
They:
✔ Hold space for adult teeth
✔ Help with proper chewing and speech
✔ Support healthy jaw development
Saving the tooth with a root canal helps prevent future problems like crowding or misalignment.

👉 What happens during treatment?
We gently remove the infected tissue, clean the inside of the tooth, and seal it. In many cases, we place a crown to protect and strengthen the tooth.

✨ Our goal is always to keep your child comfortable while protecting their smile for the future.
If your child is experiencing tooth pain or sensitivity, don’t wait—early care makes all the difference!

📞 Contact us today to schedule an exam. 573 803 5100

04/14/2026

Happy Dental Hygienist Week to our girl Sandy!!!

This week we celebrate the amazing Sandy who plays a major part in keeping our patient's smiles healthy, bright, and confident. Your dedication to patient care, education, and prevention makes a lasting difference every single day.

Thank you for your gentle touch, your expertise, and the compassion you show to every patient. You truly are the heart of every dental team! 💙

04/10/2026

Happy Birthday to our girl Corryne!!!! You bring such a light to the practice. Hope today is perfect for you!!!

Much love,
your Camp Merkley fam!

ps Hope you don't mind I grabbed a wedding photo for this but you look stunning in this!

04/07/2026

Dr Alaina in the house 🥰😂

At Camp Merkley dental care comes first for little smiles. This goes hand in hand with educating parents and their kiddos on how to best care for teeth. We love educating our patients 🫶

04/06/2026

Happy Easter 🥰

Love,
Camp Merkley Team