Gum Disease Treatment Auckland – Stop the damage before it goes deeper
Thompson Dental provides professional gum disease treatment in Auckland. If you have noticed swollen or bleeding gums, it is best to act early. Our clinic is located on Mt Albert Road, Mt Roskill, and our experienced team provides gentle, thorough periodontal care to stop the infection, protect your teeth, and preserve the bone supporting them for the long term.
Early gum disease treatment can save your teeth
Gum disease develops gradually – and the earlier it is treated, the easier it is to control. In its early stage, known as gingivitis, inflammation and bleeding gums can often be fully reversed with professional care and improved oral hygiene.
Gum disease treatment options at Thompson Dental
Every treatment plan at Thompson Dental is based on the severity of the infection and the condition of your gums and the bone supporting your teeth. Treatment recommendations are designed around your oral health needs and the stage of gum disease present, helping patients feel comfortable and supported in a warm environment where they are treated like family throughout their care.
Advanced gum disease treatment may involve deep periodontal cleaning beneath the gumline, including scaling and root planing to remove bacteria, plaque, and tartar from infected pockets around the teeth.
Hygienist Scale and Polish
For early stage gum disease
A professional scale and polish removes plaque and tartar from the gumline and is often all that’s needed for gingivitis.
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SCALING AND ROOT PLANING
For advanced gum disease
Deep cleaning below the gumline removes bacteria from infected pockets and root surfaces.
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Ongoing maintenance
Preventative Care
Regular maintenance visits help reduce the risk of gum disease returning. We can also send reminders when it is time for your next visit.
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Gum Disease FAQs
Every treatment plan at Thompson Dental is based on the severity of the infection and the condition of your gums and supporting bone. Treatment recommendations are designed around your oral health needs and the stage of gum disease present, helping patients feel comfortable, supported, and treated like family throughout their care.
Early gum disease, known as gingivitis, can often be reversed with professional care and improved oral hygiene. More advanced periodontitis cannot always be fully reversed, but it can usually be stabilised and managed to help prevent further damage.
Gingivitis is the early stage of gum disease, where gums may become red, swollen and prone to bleeding. Periodontitis is more advanced and occurs when bacteria spread deeper below the gumline, damaging the tissue and bone supporting the teeth.
Gum disease treatment is designed to be as comfortable as possible. Some areas may feel tender or sensitive, especially when gums are inflamed, but local anaesthetic can be used when deeper periodontal cleaning is needed.
Many patients notice improvement within a few weeks, especially when treatment is supported by good home care. More advanced gum disease may require ongoing maintenance appointments to keep infection under control.
No. Gum disease usually needs professional care because plaque and tartar below the gumline cannot be removed properly at home. Early treatment gives the gums the best chance of healing before permanent damage develops.
Research has shown links between advanced gum disease and broader health concerns involving inflammation in the body. While gum disease itself is primarily an infection affecting the gums and supporting bone around the teeth, untreated periodontal disease may contribute to wider oral and general health complications over time.
Professional gum disease treatment helps reduce infection, inflammation, and ongoing damage to the gums and supporting structures around the teeth.