Dr. Richard Waghalter helps Houston patients achieve better oral health by offering a variety of advanced non-surgical treatments for gum disease

Bellaire, TX -- (ReleaseWire) -- 06/28/2016 -- Patients of Dr. Richard Waghalter at Healthy Smiles of Houston have access to some of the latest non-surgical treatments for gum disease that are helping them achieve optimal oral health. According to the Center for Disease Control, one out of every two adults in American over the age of 30 has some form of periodontal disease. This chronic inflammatory disease of the gums also affects the bones that support the teeth, and when left untreated, can lead to tooth loss and has been associated with a variety of other chronic inflammatory diseases. With these latest non-surgical treatments, Dr. Waghalter is helping patients improve their oral and overall health effectively with minimally invasive measures.

The treatments Dr. Waghalter administers for patients with gum disease depends on if they are showing a mild, moderate, or extreme case of the disease. Typically, patients presenting with any form of gum disease undergo a scaling and root planing procedure which utilizes hand instruments to remove built up tartar from the surface of the teeth that is causing the chronic inflammation of the gums. The root planing process smooths the surfaces of the tooth roots and removes any infected material.

Dr. Waghalter may also recommend antibiotic treatment for patients with gum disease with a product called Arestin. This antibiotic is administered to the gums directly following a scaling and root planing procedure to eliminate any remaining bacteria painlessly.

For patients with more advanced stages of periodontal disease, Dr. Waghalter offers laser therapy that uses light energy instead of a traditional scalpel and suture to remove infected tissue and gums. Unlike traditional gum surgery that is painful for the patient and requires extensive recovery, laser therapy is minimally invasive and actually accelerates the rate of healing for the patient following the procedure.

Other non-surgical treatments Dr. Waghalter offers for patients with gum disease include PerioFlo and Emdogain. PerioFlo is a device that effectively removes the bacteria on the tooth root under the gum line that contributes to chronic inflammation. Emdogain utilizes proteins and enzymes to regenerate bone and gum tissue that has been lost as a result of periodontal disease. Dr. Waghalter administers this treatment to the tooth root following a cleaning procedure that has been completed using local anesthetic.

For patients who experience loose teeth as a result of periodontal disease, Dr. Waghalter can also perform a periodontal splinting procedure that uses composite material, a thin wire, or mesh to stabilize loose teeth with adjacent teeth that are more stable.

About Dr. Richard Waghalter
With more than 40 years of experience as a dental professional, Dr. Waghalter has become known as one of the most respected leaders in periodontology in the Houston, TX area. He has spent nearly 25 years of his career teaching local university students in addition to treating patients at his Bellaire, TX office.

To learn more about Dr. Waghalter and the non-surgical options he offers for the treatment of gum disease, please visit www.DentistHoustonDrWaghalter.com.

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Houston dentist Dr. Richard Waghalter provides apicoectomy procedures at Healthy Smiles of Houston

Bellaire, TX -- (ReleaseWire) -- 05/02/2016 -- Dr. Richard Waghalter of Healthy Smiles of Houston is giving local patients in Bellaire and the surrounding areas the chance to preserve their natural teeth even after a failed root canal by offering an advanced apicoectomy procedures. This procedure is very technical and is only performed by dental professionals that have received exclusive training in periodontics.

The apicoectomy procedure is typically the last resort for patients who have undergone a root canal due to tooth decay but still have lingering infection in the tooth root. This procedure, when done correctly, preserves the natural tooth in place so that it does not have to be extracted due to the decay. It saves the patient from having to undergo further restorative procedures in the instance of having to extract the tooth like bridges or dental implants.

Also referred to as root end surgery, an apicoectomy is a surgical procedure that is completed by removing the infected tip of the tooth's root that is embedded in the gum tissues. After the root tip is removed, the tooth root is then sealed off to prevent any future spread of infection. With the help of the apicoectomy procedure, patients can still have a healthy, functioning tooth for years to come even after an infection.

Dr. Waghalter also specializes in root canal treatment, which is generally considered the first line of defense for treating an infected tooth before an apicoectomy is considered. When a tooth becomes badly decayed, the interior living portion of the tooth's tissue, also called the pulp, can become infected along with the nerves in the tooth and cause severe tooth pain for the patient. When left untreated, this infection can travel through the root of the tooth into the jawbone. Root canal treatment is a procedure that removes the infected tissue and nerves inside of the tooth while cleaning and sealing it to prevent future infections. With root canal treatment, many patients with infected teeth are able to keep their teeth in place instead of having to extract them just to eliminate the infection.

About Dr. Richard Waghalter
Dr. Waghalter is one of the most experienced dental professionals in the Houston area and is a respected leader in periodontology. He has been practicing dentistry for more than 40 years and specializes in dental implants and periodontal procedures. Throughout his career, Dr. Waghalter has completed numerous continuing education courses to advance his expertise and technique, and has also spent nearly 25 years teaching university students. He is an internationally published author and lecturer, and has received countless awards and honors for his advanced methods and contributions to the dental industry.

For more information about Dr. Waghalter and the apicoectomy procedures he offers patients who have experienced failed root canals but want to preserve their natural teeth, please visit http://dentisthoustondrwaghalter.com/.

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Dr. Richard Waghalter in Bellaire, TX offers non-surgical gum treatment using laser technology

Bellaire, TX -- (ReleaseWire) -- 01/21/2016 -- Patients of Dr. Richard Waghalter in Bellaire, TX now have access to some of the latest technology available for the treatment of periodontal disease. As an experienced periodontist, Dr. Waghalter has an extensive background with the use of laser technology for the non-surgical treatment of gum disease. With this technology, patients experience much less pain and drastically improved results when compared to traditional methods of treatment.

The soft tissue lasers Dr. Waghalter uses to treat his patients who have periodontal disease not only help with the efficiency of the process of infection removal, but they offer patients a myriad of other benefits as well. When compared to the traditional method of using a scalpel and sutures to remove and repair diseased gum tissue, soft lasers are able to do the same with much less discomfort for the patient. The light and heat energy from the laser remove infected gum tissue while also sterilizing the area and sealing the tissue to prevent excessive bleeding. These lasers also dramatically decrease the risk of cross infection that can occur with the traditional method of periodontal disease treatment.

Periodontal disease is a rampant, yet completely preventable disease that affects half of American adults, according to the CDC. In its earliest stages, periodontal disease begins as gingivitis which is caused by the lack of flossing. While many patients are aware of the importance of brushing their teeth to prevent cavities, many do not understand how vital caring for the gums is, as they are the foundation for teeth. In its advanced stages, periodontal disease can lead to the loss of permanent teeth as the bacteria and infection weakens the tissues and bones that hold the teeth in place.

In addition to the soft tissue lasers, Dr. Waghalter uses other cutting-edge treatments to help restore patient's oral health once the infected gum tissue has been removed. With the use of specialized enzymes, Dr. Waghalter's treatment is able to help heal periodontal pockets caused by periodontal disease, increasing the likelihood of preserving the patient's natural teeth even after periodontal disease.

Dr. Waghalter encourages all patients to seek regular check-ups and cleanings, in addition to incorporating regular flossing habits into their daily routine as the best way to prevent periodontal disease. Most symptoms of periodontal disease are not obvious to the patient, and Dr. Waghalter and his team recommend regular oral exams in order to detect periodontal disease as soon as possible.

About Dr. Richard Waghalter
Houston dentist Dr. Richard Waghalter is known as one of the most experienced dental professionals in the Bellaire area, with more than 40 decades in the industry. He is a respected leader in the subspecialties of periodontology and dental implants, having received countless awards and honors for his advances in new breakthrough methods, lectures, and articles. He is a member of the ADA, American Academy of Periodontology, American Academy of Implant Dentistry, and several other professional organizations.

To learn more about Dr. Richard Waghalter and the non-surgical gum treatment he offers for patients with periodontal disease, please visit www.HealthySmilesofHouston.com.

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