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CHARLOTTE – More than 80 percent of the American adult population suffers from gum disease, and most don't even know it. Others, who are diagnosed with the disease, put off treatment because of the pain and necessary recovery time.

But Charlotte periodontist Dr. Donald Franklin, who is offering a new laser procedure, promises to make the trip for treatment a little better. Franklin is one of only a few periodontists across the country offering the treatment, called Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure.

A high tech laser instrument called a Periolase selectively treats the diseased areas of a person's gums while sparing healthy tissue, allowing the uninfected portion to regenerate. Traditional gum surgery cuts away and removes the infected tissue and everything around it.

Studies have shown that gum disease can lead to serious health issues, like heart disease, diabetes, pregnancy complications and even some forms of cancer.

In addition to offering a painless procedure with minimal recovery times, LANAP's short treatment time keeps expenses low. Costs can be as little as half the amount of traditional gum surgery.