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.