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Dental Hygienist - Brigstock Dental - Implant & Specialist Referral Centre | Dentist in Thornton Heath, Croydon
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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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TESTIMONIALS

“Had an appointment today with Reza to replace a filling. The dentist took his time to explain the process and also regularly checked if I was okay. It was a pleasant experience and I am very pleased of the outcome....”

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Priscille Louison.

“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.

“I had a root canal treatment done here by Dr Kreena Patel & her team & I cannot speak highly enough of them all. Very professional, thorough & kind, charming & VERY efficient. Root canal procedure is never a "pleasure"...”

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Amit Kumar.

“I’ve been with Brigstock dental practise for over 10yrs and even though I’ve moved from the neighbourhood I didn’t change it because their service is exceptional. The receptionists are always friend and very polite and Rudy is an amazing dentist....”

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Joyce Adjei.

“The care and service at Brigstock Dental is great. Dr Rudy is always on time, kind, patient, professional and thorough. His dental nurse is also very lovely and has been there for many years. The reception staff are always helpful....”

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Sheena Shah.

“Brigstock is a great dental practice. The staff are always friendly and professional. I used to be a nervous patient but not anymore. I am grateful to be a regular patient at this dentist.”

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Clive Minto.

“I've been coming to Brigstock Dental practice for over 10 years now. I cannot fault them. I always received excellent dental care and wonderful customer service from all the front desk staff. I had a filling done with Dr Rudy...”

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Pauline Laud.

“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 recently visited Dr. Hassan for a crown and was impressed by the entire experience. Dr. Hassan was very professional and took the time to explain each procedure clearly. He was patient, attentive, and showed great care in ensuring my...”

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Maryam Malik.

“Reza my dentist was amazing he made sure at every step that I was ok as he knew I was anxious. My tooth looks like a new tooth. He clearly cares about his profession and it shows. The receptionist are...”

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