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Get kids more engaged in dental health

Dental health should be a priority at any age, and is especially important for children. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says more than half of children between the ages of six and eight have had a cavity in at least one of their primary teeth. Also, more than half of adolescents aged 12 to 19 have had a cavity in at least one permanent tooth. Cavities and other oral health conditions, such as periodontal diseases, are largely preventable with proper oral hygiene.

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Gladstone part of Missouri Highway 1 corridor improvements

GLADSTONE — According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, a full-depth reconstruction of North Prospect Avenue from Northeast 72nd Street to Northeast 64th Street are part of the Missouri Highway 1 corridor upgrades. Reconstruction includes pavement rebuilding, a new storm sewer, culvert restorations and an extension of Happy Rock Trail. The project also involves resurfacing the roadway from Missouri Highway 152 to Northeast 72nd Street.

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