Form Dental

At our practice, dental check-ups play a vital role in protecting your oral health. Each visit includes a careful assessment of your teeth, gums, mouth, bite, and jaw, together with a review of existing dental work and an oral cancer screening, with X-rays taken only where clinically appropriate. We also discuss your hygiene routine together.

Our root canal treatment is performed to save teeth that might otherwise require removal. When the pulp becomes infected or inflamed through deep decay, previous dental work, cracks, or injury, treatment is necessary. We remove the damaged pulp, clean and shape the canals, and seal them to prevent further infection. A protective crown is usually placed afterwards.

We provide custom-made dental crowns designed to cover teeth that are damaged, weakened, or aesthetically compromised. These restorations rebuild the tooths shape, size, strength, and overall appearance while shielding it from further harm. We provide ceramic, zirconia, and porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns and guide you in choosing the appropriate option. The procedure normally requires two carefully planned appointments.

Professional teeth whitening offers a quick and effective way to improve your smile. Our dentist-supervised treatment can lighten teeth by several shades, removing long-standing stains. Before starting, we check suitability and ensure any underlying issues are addressed. We provide custom-made trays with professional whitening gel for convenient home use. Over two to three weeks, most patients achieve brighter teeth.

We provide custom dental veneers designed to enhance your smile. These thin shells bond to the front of teeth to improve colour, shape, size, and uniformity, helping correct chips, stains, and gaps. We offer porcelain and composite options and guide you in choosing the most suitable solution. Our process delivers natural-looking, long-lasting results.

Our Invisalign service straightens teeth through a planned sequence of clear, removable aligners created specifically for you. Each set is typically worn for one to two weeks, taken out only when eating, drinking, brushing, or flossing. They are discreet, comfortable, and free from metal brackets. We offer a free consultation to assess suitability and discuss your goals.

At our clinic we place dental fillings to repair teeth affected by decay or small fractures. We use tooth-coloured composite designed to blend naturally with surrounding teeth for restoration. The material bonds directly to enamel, allowing us to preserve more healthy tooth structure. After removing decay, we layer, shape, harden, and polish the filling for a natural finish.

We provide expertly crafted dental bridges to close gaps caused by missing teeth, enhancing oral function and the look of your smile. Artificial teeth are secured using crowns on neighbouring teeth, creating a permanent, natural-feeling solution. Patients can choose from various bridge types, tailored to individual needs. The treatment involves initial preparation and impressions, followed by placement of the custom bridge, restoring proper bite, facial contour, and confident appearance.

I'm Dr Lara Phillips, and Form Dental is something very personal to me. I was born and bred in Cambridge and have lived in Great Shelford since I was seven years old. After studying dentistry at Cardiff University for five years and graduating with honours, I returned to Stapleford and worked in Cambridge as a dentist.