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Dental Crowns Burgess Hill

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Dental Crowns Burgess Hill

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What Are Dental Crowns?

Dental crowns are custom-made restorations designed to fully cover and protect a damaged, weakened, or heavily restored tooth. They restore the tooth’s strength, shape, and appearance while preserving the remaining natural structure.

At Church Road Dental Care in Burgess Hill, dental crowns are used as a durable and aesthetically pleasing solution for teeth that cannot be repaired with fillings alone. Modern crowns are carefully colour-matched to blend seamlessly with your natural teeth, helping restore both function and confidence in your smile.

Who Can Benefit from Dental Crowns?

Suitable Candidates

Dental crowns are suitable for adults and teenagers with healthy gums who require treatment for:

  • Extensive tooth decay
  • Cracked or fractured teeth
  • Teeth weakened by large fillings
  • Teeth following root canal treatment
  • Worn or damaged teeth
  • Cosmetic improvements to tooth shape or colour
Consultation Process

At Church Road Dental Care, your consultation includes a thorough examination of your teeth, digital X-rays if required, and a discussion of your treatment options. Your dentist will explain the procedure, expected results, and longevity of dental crowns, ensuring you feel informed and confident before treatment begins.

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Benefits of Dental Crowns

Aesthetic Advantages

Modern dental crowns are carefully colour-matched to your natural teeth, making them virtually indistinguishable once placed. They are ideal for restoring both front and back teeth, maintaining a natural appearance while improving your overall smile.

Practical Benefits

Dental crowns provide excellent strength and durability, protecting weakened teeth from further damage. They restore normal biting and chewing function and can significantly extend the life of a compromised tooth. Crowns also help stabilise teeth after root canal treatment.

Step 1

Assessment and Diagnosis

Your dentist will examine the affected tooth and confirm that a crown is required. Local anaesthetic is used to ensure comfort during the procedure.

Step 2

Tooth Preparation

The damaged or decayed portion of the tooth is carefully removed. The tooth is then shaped to create space for the crown, ensuring a secure and precise fit.

Step 3

Impression and Temporary Crown

An impression or digital scan of the prepared tooth is taken and sent to a dental laboratory where your custom crown is created. A temporary crown may be placed to protect the tooth while your permanent crown is being made.

Step 4

Crown Placement

Once your custom crown is ready, it is carefully fitted, adjusted for comfort and bite, and securely bonded into place. The result is a strong, natural-looking restoration that functions like a healthy tooth.

The Dental Crown Procedure

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Longevity and Maintenance

How Long Do Dental Crowns Last?

With good oral hygiene and regular dental check-ups, dental crowns can last 10–15 years or longer. Their lifespan depends on factors such as bite forces, oral care habits, and the location of the crown.

Aftercare Tips

Caring for a dental crown is similar to caring for natural teeth. Brush twice daily with fluoride toothpaste, floss regularly, and attend routine dental check-ups at Church Road Dental Care. Avoid biting very hard objects, such as ice or pens, to help extend the lifespan of your crown.

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Frequently Asked Questions

No. Dental crowns are placed under local anaesthetic, ensuring the procedure is comfortable and pain-free. Some mild sensitivity may occur afterwards, but this typically settles quickly.

Yes. If a crown becomes worn or damaged over time, it can be safely removed and replaced. Your dentist will assess your individual situation and recommend the most appropriate solution.

Yes. Modern dental crowns are designed to withstand normal chewing forces and are suitable for both front and back teeth.

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Your Dentist

Oliver Trefgarne

Oliver qualified with Honours from King’s College London in 2011 after an earlier career as a healthcare analyst in the world of finance. He has a calm and reassuring way of helping his patients through treatment.

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