Crowns & Bridges

Supporting your natural teeth with bespoke restorative dental bridges and crowns

If you have missing teeth, you will know the effects that unwanted gaps in your smile can have on your self-confidence and on normal daily tasks such as eating and speaking depending on how many teeth you have lost.

The dental professionals at Brickfields Dental Care have been putting the smiles back on our patient’s faces through expert crown and bridge treatment at our Chelmsford practice.

What are dental bridges?

A dental bridge is used to cover a gap left by a tooth that has been compromised in some way and either fallen out or been removed by a dentist. This restorative is used to secure a false tooth, also known as a ‘pontic’, to either one of the neighbouring teeth, or ‘abutments’, by way of a bridge-like prosthetic.

A dental bridge can be a temporary or permanent solution to missing teeth and is generally used when a patient does not wish to undergo surgery for implant treatment.

At Brickfields Dental Care, we offer three types of bridges:

  • Conventional Bridge: this traditional type of dental bridge includes the abutment teeth on either side of the porcelain pontic filling to replace the missing tooth.
  • Adhesive Bridge: sometimes referred to as a ‘Maryland Bridge’, this type of bridge uses metal wings attached to the inside surfaces of the neighbouring teeth to support the porcelain replacement tooth
  • Cantilever Bridge: similar to a traditional bridge, except the cantilever bridge is held in place by a dental crown to which a single abutment tooth is cemented

Dental bridges – the treatment procedure

At your initial consultation, our compassionate dental professionals will assess your needs and provide you with a comprehensive treatment plan designed to complete your smile and optimise your oral health. We will discuss all aspects of your treatment with you and answer any questions you may have regarding the process.

We will then prepare the bridge abutments and crown the neighbouring teeth sitting on either side of the gap. To fit the crown, your dentist will remove a small portion of the tooth’s enamel. An impression will be taken of your teeth and sent to the dental lab where your hand-crafted bridge will be made. During this waiting period, your dentist will fit you with a temporary bridge so that you can carry on in your normal day-to-day with a complete smile.

Through restorative bridge treatment, our dental experts can:

  • Give you a complete and natural-looking smile
  • Help you to chew and speak properly
  • Prevent remaining teeth from moving out of position and becoming crooked
  • Restore your natural bite

If you think you could benefit from a dental bridge, we want to hear from you.

For a long-lasting tooth replacement solution, speak to the experts at Brickfields Dental Care in Chelmsford.

Dental Crowns for damaged teeth in Essex

When a tooth is damaged, a complete cover may be required to protect the tooth from further fracturing. A crown acts as a cap that covers the entirety of the tooth’s surface and ensures the preservation of your cracked or broken tooth.

Crowns can also be used in place of a filling when tooth decay has severely impaired your tooth and is the more aesthetic option for cavity repair as the crown itself is made of a natural tooth-coloured material.

What are the different types of dental crowns?

At Brickfields Dental Care, we offer a range of dental crown options:

  • All-ceramic crowns
  • Metal ceramic crowns
  • All Zirconium crowns
  • Gold crowns

Your Chelmsford dentist will recommend the best type of crown for your dental needs.

The dental crown procedure explained

If your dentist has advised you to be fitted with a crown to protect your tooth, they will first ensure the stability and viability of the root and tooth through x-ray.

The tooth will then be prepared to receive the crown and an impression is made to enable the lab to produce the crown. A temporary crown will be fitted to protect the tooth in the interim period of crown manufacture. The crown will then be fitted up to 2 weeks later at a secondary appointment. 

Smile gallery

Take a look at our latest smile creations with real before and after patient photos available through our Smile Gallery.

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FAQs

How long will my bridge last?

Our bridges are built for long-term wear and with the right care can last up to 15 years. Your Brickfields Dental Care dentist will advise you on the proper hygiene techniques to keep your bridge in good condition.

Do I take my bridge out at night?

A dental bridge is known as a fixed dental prosthetic meaning that it is bonded to your remaining teeth. The bridge stays in place at all times so there is no need to take it out before you go to sleep.  Looking for a removable alternative? Head over to our dedicated dentures page.

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Have had both bottom wisdom teeth removed at Brickfields a week apart. Both occasions the dentist and nurse were first class. Will not go anywhere else for work/hygienist appointments. Receptionists are also lovely.
David K.
David K.
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Linda M.
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Christopher B.
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Barbara D.
Lovely friendly staff, clean environment and felt totally unease and no waiting for long.
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Stacey F.
Excellent , polite, friendly, professional treatment who I would heartily recommend
TONY W.
TONY W.
Jo at reception was superb! Anika was friendly and informative, would highly recommend this practice.
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Alb117
It was very good. Very professional and friendly.
susan S.
susan S.
Nicola was brilliant as she always is.
Linda E.
Linda E.
Welcoming ad friendly.
Irene G.
Irene G.
Always professional and caring. I attend regular NHS dentistry for checkups and any treatments, as well as private hygienist annual cleaning.
Dave H.
Dave H.
Extremely happy with the service I received yesterday! Fitted in the same day for an emergency appt and had treatment done same day! Dentist and nurse so kind and understanding and the receptionist’s always very kind and helpful! Thank you all so much! Definitely recommend this surgery! 10/10!
Carly O.
Carly O.
Hi. After 60+ years of visiting dentists-a lot for the first time ever I had an almost enjoyable filling appointment with my dentist.With three fillings to do, my biggest worry at the dentist is the numbing injections. Don’t like needles in my gums, really painful.Anyway this week for the first time ever had 3 fillings. Dentist was brilliant, didn’t feel anything when she was injecting my gums, was very quick and I was out of there in record time. Can’t praise her enough for her care.Thankyou.Martin
Martin T.
Martin T.
Such a positive experience - ive just finished a treatment plan following tooth ache and subsequent need for a tooth extraction where I decide to follow up with an implant replacement . Cannot fault the care and consideration taken during the whole treatment plan of my first ever implant . Every step explained and for me an astoundingly painfree successful process. Technical advances too help dentistry become a less worrying occurence . As I am new to cosmetic treatments I asked about the success of teeth whitening even on older teeth- this was entirely possible with video camera used in 3D round teeth used to enable creation of custom whitening trays ( no mouth full of expanding foam any longer) all giving ability at home to get great natural results that are now easy to maintain at home. Dr. Amit is skilled and professional and has a great team who give you all the confidence needed to create and maintain a great smile for so many reasons . I was made to feel very comfortable and happy with all choices, outcomes and followups explained by Dr Amit and the reception team who are also integral to Brickfields Dental practice and on hand for advice. So glad I followed this path to maintain infact improve my smile as I age.
yvette B.
yvette B.
I’ve been an NHS patient at Brickfields for years. They have never disappointed me. Even understanding me in the early days if at the last minute, sitting on the dentist chair of doom, I backed out! They understood my fear.My first NHS dentist wasPriah, my teeth were a mess - Her kindness and understanding of such a nervous patient was so appreciated.Then there was the gorgeous Ricky with the perfect teeth - He did al 1st class job on my elderly rotting teeth. Many months of dedicated work from Ricky, I had the biggest brightest smile 😁Now, after a long hiatus, Joanne is my Dentist 2024. Thank you for today, you pulled that ailing tooth so gently and I so appreciated it ❤️Joanne, I’m so looking forward to my new lower gnashers - I know I’m in good hands. ❤️
Baabee W.
Baabee W.
I am so pleased with how my teeth look now , all the staff at Brickfields are so helpful and friendly . Amit was my dentist and can highly recommend .First class treatment on all levels, everything explained in detail and you are always put at ease . Thank you 😁
Ann Q.
Ann Q.
I have been very hesitant about having any aesthetic work done, but thought about it a lot and did some research.My main concern was the training, as I heard so many horror stories and looked at many peoples work, some really were so overdone.All I wanted was to take those horrid aging lines away!I finally plucked up the courage and spoke to Amrit, one of the dentist at the practice, she really put all my fears at rest and booked an appointment for the following week.The procedures took about an hour, a little discomfort but was bearable. Both Amrit and her dental nurse Evanglein made me feel very relaxed. Then a week of bruising, but once that had gone things settled so quickly and WOW, I honestly feel so much happier now, I dont see all those deep lines, just more subtle ones and it all looks natural which was my end goal !
Evelyne S.
Evelyne S.
I can’t thank Nikita at Brickfields enough. I was referred by my dentist as my gums were in poor health. I am terrified of the dentist and while the initial deep cleans were not pleasant Nikita supported me through the process. She explained all the steps very clearly. She encouraged me and helped me to manage my fear. She also pointed out that I should change my blood pressure tablets as they were not helping with my gum health.Admin and appointment management is also good and reception staff are friendly.
Melanie B.
Melanie B.
Great service and excellent staff
Mark H.
Mark H.