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Laser Away Gum Disease

By Cile Waller

Story Created: Jan 6, 2010

Story Updated: May 17, 2012

It’s a silent disease that often doesn’t show symptoms until it’s too late, and up to one in eight people have it. If left untreated, gum disease could lead to a toothless mouth. Traditional treatment means invasive surgery, but now, dentists are zapping diseased gums away -- virtually pain-free.

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