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Here at Brigstock Dental, we have long-term health and prevention at the heart of everything that we do.

We have built a dedicated hygiene room to ensure continuity of care and the importance of keeping healthy teeth and gums for life.

We want to keep your teeth clean, healthy and happy!

While good dental hygiene starts at home, it is also important to combine this with regular visits to the dental hygienist. Our hygienists can professionally clean your teeth above and below the gum line, commonly known as scaling and polishing. Once plaque hardens, it becomes tartar. Tartar can only be removed by a hygienist using specific equipment.

Nusarat Jahan

Dental Hygienist

National Diploma in Dental Nursing NEBDN 2016

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Karin Waske

Dental Hygienist

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Lucy Collin

Dental Hygienist

Foundation Degree in Oral Health Science Essex 2014 | National Certificate NEBDN 2009

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FAQs

How can a Dental Hygienist help me?

A hygienist can help if:

  • You have stained teeth.
  • You have gum disease.
  • You struggle to maintain good dental hygiene.
  • You need advice on keeping your teeth and gums healthy.

Why Should I see a Dental Hygienist?

Our hygienists will provide a thorough cleaning and polish, but much more importantly, the hygienist’s main work is to prevent and treat gum disease.

Our highly skilled and gentle hygienists will show you the best ways to keep your teeth free of plaque. Plaque is a sticky, whitish deposit that forms on your teeth when bacteria mixes with food and saliva. The bacteria in plaque produce chemicals that cause gum disease.

In turn, if untreated, this can lead to bleeding gums, gum shrinkage and, ultimately, tooth loss.

What is Gum Disease?

Our mouths are full of bacteria, known as plaque. The build-up of this plaque on our teeth causes inflammation of the gums, known as Gingivitis.

  • Gingivitis
    The gums around your teeth become red, swollen, and often bleed when you brush your teeth. This is the earliest sign of gum disease and shouldn’t be ignored. Gingivitis is completely reversible with daily brushing, flossing and regular professional cleans by a hygienist.
  • Periodontitis
    When gingivitis isn’t treated, it can lead to inflammation around the tooth, known as Periodontal disease. This causes irreversible destruction of the supporting gums and bone around your teeth. The gum starts to pull away from your teeth and form spaces known as ‘pockets.’

This can lead to tooth loss, which we want to prevent as much as possible!

What should I expect at my Dental Hygiene Appointment?

Our highly skilled, gentle hygienists will provide a full clean and polish and create a tailored treatment plan for your oral health care needs. They will thoroughly examine your gums and structures that support the teeth to help identify, prevent, protect, and, if necessary, treat them for gum disease.

We will ask you about your current at-home dental care routine, diet and lifestyle and provide advice on improvements we can make. And will incorporate both a rigorous at-home oral health care routine as well as in-practice visits.

We generally recommend once or twice a year visits to our Dental Hygienist/Periodontal Specialist, depending on your needs.

We also offer additional Airflow stain removal treatment.

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“I took my 13 year old daughter for her second appointment with Almaas. My daughter had to have a tooth out, she had minimal pain. We were very satisfied with the treatment received. I would recommend this practice, all the...”

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Munira Jamal.

“The hygienist l saw by name Nusarat Jahan was professionally kind and advised me accordingly. She is a star.”

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Naamin Lyrea.

“I have been with Brigstock Dental for 0ver 20 years. I have always received excellent service, friendly and highly professional. I saw Dr Hassan today and had a very successful treatment with him. Thank you very much indeed, greatly appreciated...”

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Nicholas Gardiner.

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Jacqui Marola.

“Delighted that Dentist Almas completed a thorough assessment of my teeth structure, hence encouraging me to take more care to my teeth. I feel comfortable when eating. I am aware that I need to attend the practice for regular check-up...”

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Nadir Mothojakan.

“Thank you to the Staff at brigstock Dental especially receptionists who helped me as I walked in upset on a Friday 15th march evening as they was just going home out the door as I had been in pain during...”

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Nicola Heywood.

“I had two appointments with Dr. Sangeetha on two consecutive days. I felt comfortable at all the times. Dr. Sangeetha gives good explanation of the treatment and the process. Her assistant and the staff in reception were good. I would...”

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Bhimji Shah .

“Great dental practice! Dr Sangeetha and her nurse Salma are just the best ever! During my appointment I felt more like in SPA rather than in a dentist chair due to an absolutely painless treatment and very calm, friendly atmosphere....”

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Nina Morrison.

“Great dental practice! Dr Sangeetha and her nurse Salma are just the best ever! During my appointment I felt more like in SPA rather than in a dentist chair due to an absolutely painless treatment and very calm, friendly atmosphere....”

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Nina Morrison.

“I am extremely pleased with the treatment I had. I expressed my mistrust in dentists because of past experience and Dr Hassan assured me he would do the best for me. He talked me through each step of the procedure...”

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Derek Fox.

“The staff at Brigstock Dental Practice are all very friendly and helpful. Dr Biney is always very helpful and kind. Highly recommend!”

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Jasmine Parsons.

“I had a wisdom tooth removed today. Needles to say I was not looking forward to it at all but my dentist was amazing!!! I can trust her 100% to look after me, especially as I'm a very nervous patient!...”

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Bella B.

“My last visit to a dentist was in 2009, due to fear and being nervous I avoided the dentist. However, I needed to go and a friend recommended me Brigstock Dental. I put my big girls pants on and braved...”

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Gina H.

“Dr.Reza was excellent today. He explained everything to me and feel happy about my experience.”

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Nalin Shah.

“Recommend by my husband to see Karin (Hygienist). She saw my son & was very thorough & took her time to explain the importance of how to look after his teeth. She did an amazing job with his teeth &...”

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Maria Phillipou.

“It’s was amazing service and reasonable price Dr Mr Rudy give me amazing treatment”

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Nisar Ahmed.

“I recently had the pleasure of seeing Dr. Aram Navai, a Specialist in Endodontics, and my experience was exceptional. Dr. Navai took the time to thoroughly answer all of my questions, demonstrating a high level of patience and attentiveness. He...”

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Sonia N.

“It's very well maintained dental practice...staff is also helpful.. Its outstanding 👏 The all Admin department and applaud Doctor Reza Devari from my all family members..there is no more then 5 star otherwise I would have given.. I appreciate 🙏”

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Jaapjir Kaur.

“Lovely secretary Tracy, was extremely helpful and kind. The Dentist Dr Zohaib was brilliant. Each time I go to Brigstock the team is amazing!”

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Nadya Asenova.

“We attended open days for children at the beginning of the year, our little girl was very scared, but after 3 appointment with Dr. Reza, she’s improved hugely! Very kinda and gentle approach. Definitely recommend for children!”

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Alen Gjini.

“Great dental practice Dr Reza was professional and really took every precaution whilst treating my teeth.”

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Shaamil Allie.

“I had to have a crown fitted with a filling being replaced. This was the first major dental procedure for me, and I was scared! Dr Rudy Audit and his dental nurse (apologies I don't know her name) could see...”

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Vicky Lancaster .

“My wife Leena Kapadia and I are happy to do this review for Brigstock Dental, Implant & Specialist Referral Centre because we have been registered with this Centre for many years and, over the years, based on our own experiece,...”

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Pravin Kapadia.

“Happy with my service at this dental surgery staff very friendly and welcoming and my main man ruddie and he's lovely assistant always put me at ease every time I have too go too see them both their look after...”

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Elfreda Nettleford.

“I've been attending this practice for a few years now, and I recently had my first hygiene appointment with Nusarat Jahan. She was amazing, and I'll definitely be requesting her for future appointments. My teeth have never felt so clean...”

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Sonia Valente.

“If you want an awesome Hygienist then Karen and Nusrat are the people you're looking for. Kind, considerate and thorough. What more can one ask for. Happy customer :-)”

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Jaimin Shah.

“Nusarat has provided excellent hygiene services over the last few years. Thank you for your advice on maintaining teeth and gums well.”

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Annie GL.

“Gabriela Ianas booked my appointment with the dentist and helped the dentist with my treatment which was so smooth and professional . I was in pain for 2 day straight away they made the pain disappear all I can say...”

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SB.

“I had a hygiene appointment with Nusarat Jahan. Unfortunately I have a gagging problem so I always feel nervous when I go to the dentist. Today I had an amazing experience, Nusarat was really nice and helpful. If you have...”

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Anika Olga Voros.

“Awesome service by Dr.Rudy Audit and his team. Extremely happy with the treatment”

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Hemanth Gowda.

“Going to the dentist it's never fun, but dealings with Nusarat Jahan and Eve always makes the experience pleasant. A credit to the team.”

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Dwayne.

“I had a routine check up appointment two days ago with Dr. Sangeetha. I felt comfortable during check up. The reception staff are very good. I have been a patient with Brigstock Dental for more than 10 years. I would...”

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Bhmiji Shah.

“Dr Zohaib and his Assist nurse Mariyah were Extremely professional & friendly. The service they provided made my elderly parents feel extremely comfortable and welcome. He attended to us with an huge deal of care and professionalism outlining a clear...”

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Tariq Idris.

“Recently began coming here and have had the most amazing experience with dentist Almaas Jawad. So friendly and makes me feel so relaxed, all treatments are completely painless. Very professional and great patient care.”

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Crys Nagg.

“I have been a patient at this practice for more than 10 years. My dentist - Dr Rudy Audit - is the ultimate professional. I haven't had any work done for 4 and a half years but my recent check...”

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Chris Lankester.

“I had to visit this practice for some emergency care recently - was given an emergency appointment within an hours (not possible elsewhere locally). Saw a fantastic dentist Dr. Davish Patel very thorough, very professional, outstanding service. Thank you Dr...”

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T Hussain.

“Needed an emergency appointment and they managed to get me in the very next morning. Reception staff were really quick and efficient on arrival. Dr Zohaib Hassan managed to see me earlier than planned which was a first as far...”

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