Cosmetic Dentistry

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Cosmetic Dentistry
With Steve Lomas, Principle and leader of our Cometic Dentistry team

Hi, I’m Steve Lomas, the practice principal here at The Old Surgery.

I appreciate how important it is to feel confident when you smile. Many patients come to me and my team with concerns about the appearance of their teeth, and I assure you that there’s a solution to help you achieve the smile you’ve always wanted.

Between myself and my team, we will talk you through the various options available to you. We consider your particular situation and take into account every factor that needs to be considered to achieve the improvement you desire. As well as answering your questions about any concerns you may have about your treatment. 

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We will cover the number of treatments that you may require, together with your after-care, including how to keep your new smile looking great for years.

Of course, we can also discuss the range of payment options available. We do our best to ensure that you’re not only happy with your new smile but the value you receive from us.

Please make an initial consultation, so we can introduce you to the wonderful team we have here and get you smiling again.

A few reasons why our patients consider cosmetic dentistry

Dark discoloured teeth

Teeth whitening is a simple procedure. Quite often we can get your started and show you how to complete the process at home, alternatively, we are prefectly happy to undertake the whole process at our surgery with as few appointments as possible. It's important to remind you that professional teeth whitening will not harm your teeth and can quite often last a long time.
Discoloured Fillings

Some of our customers have had metal fillings in the back teeth, but new technology and process mean that it's usually straightforward to replace these with white fillings or ceramic inlays.
Missing Teeth or Gaps

If you have missing teeth or gaps in your teeth these we can help. These can be filled with cosmetic dentures, bridges or dental implants with excellent, natural looking results.
Misshapen Teeth

You may have grown up with misshapened teeth and learned to live with them. These days we can offer a range of solutions and transform your smile, Straightening, Whitening, cosmetice veneers and cleaar aligners are all at our disposal to ensure you can the treatmetn that's right for you.
Old Discoloured Crowns

If you've had a crown or crowns fitted some time ago, you may have noticed how they have discolored over time. This is often due to old technology and materials. If you are concerned by the discolouration of your dental crowns then we can replace these with the latest metal-free eMax or Lava crowns.
False Looking Dentures

If you have been putting up with old, ill-fitting that no longer fit like they did, then we can help. Our bodies change over time, unfortunately, our dentures do not. We can replace these dentures with a natural feeling, cosmetic dentures or possibly replaced completely with fixed bridgework.

Your cosmetic dentistry journey with us

Stage 1: Digital Discovery & Diagnosis

Your journey begins with a comprehensive digital assessment. Using advanced intraoral scanners, we create a precise 3D map of your teeth and bite—no messy impressions required. We also take high-resolution photographs and any necessary digital X-rays to build a complete picture of your oral health.

We examine not just your teeth, but your entire chewing system: jaw joints, facial muscles, gum health, and signs of wear, fracture, or decay. This isn’t just about identifying problems—it’s about understanding how your teeth and jaws naturally want to function, without interference. The entire process takes around 90 minutes and sets the foundation for a truly personalised treatment plan.
Stage 2: Intelligent Treatment Planning

Once we’ve gathered your digital records, our clinical team gets to work. We use virtual models and jaw simulation software to study how your bite behaves in motion. This allows us to diagnose the root causes of any wear or dysfunction—not just the symptoms.

We don’t outsource this critical step. Your dentist personally reviews your scans, photographs, and radiographs to design a treatment plan tailored to your needs. Every decision is made with precision and care, ensuring that what we propose is both effective and sustainable.
Stage 3: Collaborative Case Presentation

Now it’s your turn to be part of the process. We’ll sit down together and walk you through your digital photographs, 3D scans, and treatment options. You’ll see exactly what’s going on and understand the pros and cons of each approach.

Whether your case involves minor reshaping, cosmetic bonding, orthodontic adjustments, or full-mouth rehabilitation, we’ll break it down clearly. We’ll help you prioritise: what’s essential now, what can wait, and what’s optional. In some cases, a custom night guard or splint may be all that’s needed to pause wear and buy time before a more permanent solution.
Stage 4: Phased Treatment Delivery

Once you’re confident in the plan, we’ll build a treatment timeline that suits your lifestyle and budget. Where possible, we’ll phase the treatments to make the journey manageable and stress-free.

If your plan includes cosmetic enhancements, be sure to explore our Smile Makeover section for the latest techniques in aesthetic dentistry.
If you would like to discuss how cosmetic dentistry may be the right solution for you, arrange a consultation with us to learn more about what is involved.

The advice we provide will be unique to your requirements.
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David Cohen

PhD, MSc, BDS, MFGDP, LDSRCS, CUEW, MEWI

GDC Reg No: 45658

David is a Specialist Endodontist, and for over 25 years has been helping general dental practitioners solve their endodontic problems. In that time he has treated something over 20,000 teeth!

David qualified in 1971 with BDS from the Royal Dental Hospital of London and 1972 LDSRCS from the Royal College of Surgeons of England. Following qualification he worked in general practice in Manchester.

At a lecture by an endodontist in 1976, David became interested in Endodontics and in order to advance his knowledge in this field he undertook a number of postgraduate courses in the United States at Boston University School of Graduate Dentistry, under the leadership of Dr. Herbert Schilder.

In 1981 David commenced part-time postgraduate research in Endodontics, which led to him being awarded an MSc in 1984 on the strength of a thesis entitled “An Investigation into the relative merits of some Endodontic Filling Systems”.

In 1986 he was invited to undertake further research work, culminating in him being awarded a PhD by the University of Manchester in 1991 on the basis of his thesis entitled “Development and Evaluation of Endodontic Filling and Pulp Capping Materials”. This led to the development of new materials in both areas of root filling and pulp capping and worldwide patents for such materials.

In 1981 David opened a practice ‘Limited to Endodontics’ part-time, which has now grown into the full time practice. For a number of years he taught postgraduate Endodontics and undergraduate studies as a Lecturer at Manchester Dental Hospital and he currently holds the position of Honorary Research Associate at Manchester University. David was admitted to the endodontic specialist register as soon as the register was inaugurated in 1998. He has written widely on endodontic subjects and in 1994 he was a Visiting Fellow to the Singapore Ministry of Health. David has also lectured extensively in the U.K. and U.S.A.

David has served as the President of the British Endodontic Society and Chairman and/or executive member of a number of local dental and endodontic associations. He has also since 1979 been a member and regular attender at meetings of the American Association of Endodontists.

David has also been producing medico-legal reports for many years, and have to date produced over 500 reports for solicitors, both claimant and defendant. In 2005 he was awarded a Certificate of Expert Witness Accreditation by Cardiff University and in 2008 he was accepted as a member of the Expert Witness Institute.

Steve Lomas

BDS (Birmingham) Honorary
PG Dip Rest Dentistry from BARD
GDC 68108

Steve qualified from the University of Birmingham in 1992. He remained in the West Midlands for the next five years before moving to Crewe. Steve opened The Old Surgery Dental Practice in February 1998 and has developed it from a single handed practice to its current six surgeries.

Steve is highly committed to a preventive approach to dentistry, aiming to help his patients attain and retain excellent dental health. His special interest is the management of tooth wear, especially early diagnosis and intervention to prevent more severe problems occurring later in life.

This has led to Steve becoming one of only a handful of UK dentists to have completed the full Dawson Academy training pathway, allowing him to practise Complete Dentistry and fully understand the whole masticatory system, including being able to help with uncomfortable bites and clicking joints.

Being a Dawson dentist allows Steve to do what is necessary to achieve long term maintainable health and comfort, along with the creation of a beautiful natural smile, knowing that he is using the least amount of dentistry possible.

Steve is a Full Member of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He is also a member of the British Academy of Restorative Dentistry, and facilitates a South Cheshire study group on behalf of the BARD, providing postgraduate education for other dentists.

He spent 2010 completing a Certificate in Aesthetic Dentistry with the prestigious Tipton Training academy, and was delighted to have been given the accolade of Dentist of the Year 2010 by the Academy. In 2012 Steve was awarded a Diploma in Restorative Dentistry.

Steve is also very keen on cosmetic orthodontic treatments, to help quickly and easily realign teeth to significantly improve smiles without the need for more destructive crown and veneer work – beautiful results can now be achieved just through a combination of realignment, whitening and sometimes bonding a little white filling to replace worn edges of teeth.

Steve was the first dentist in South Cheshire to provide the Inman Aligner.

Steve’s other dental activities have included being a Vocational Trainer to newly qualified dentists, President of the North Staffordshire Society of Dental Surgeons, leading Peer Review study groups for local dentists, and has been a member of the Local Dental Committee and an examiner for the National Examining Board for Dental Nurses.

Awards and Recognition

Over the years, we have been immensely proud that the outstanding qualities of our practice and they way we manage it, has been recognised by leading authorities in the dental industry.

This encourages us to strive to not only maintain our standards, but to improve them year on year.

We invest in our wonderful team to ensure they well trained and enjoy their work, as this is a fundamental benchmark to ensure our customers receive the best experience and dental care available.
2016
Best Practice UK 2016
Best Patient Care 2016
Best Practice North West 2016
Best Patient Care North West 2016
2015
Winners of Best Dental Team – North
Highly Commended in ‘Best Employer
Finalists in Best Dental Team
Finalists in Best Patient Care
Finalists in Best Employer
Finalists in Practice of the Year
2015
The Dental Awards
Winners of Hygienist of the Year
Finalist in Team of the Year
Finalist in Hygienist of the Year
The Dental Awards 2015
Highly Commended in Best Hygienist
Finalists in Best Hygienist
2014
Winners of Best Dental Team – North West
Winners of Most Outstanding Team Member – West
Winners of Most Outstanding Team Member – Overall
Finalists in Best Dental Team
Finalists in Best Patient Care
Finalists in Most Outstanding Team Member
Finalists in Practice Of The Year
2014
Highly Commended in Best Team Finalists in Best Dental Team Finalists in Best Patient Care Finalists in Best Team Member Finalists in Best Community Project Finalists in Best Employer Finalists in Practice of the Year
Additional Dentistry Awards
Tipton Training Course
Cosmetic and Restorative Course
Winner – Dr Steve Lomas – Dentist of the Year 2010
Winner – Dr Rich Willis – Dentist of the Year 2013
South Cheshire Chamber of Commerce Awards
Winner Excellence in Customer Service – Winner 2012

Cosmetic Dentistry

I am Dr. Dentist, my team and I are dedicated to undertaining cosmetic dentistry for you when it's purely the best option for your dental health.

There is ahuge range of treatments and prcedures that fall under the description of cosmetic dentistry. Yes, of course, the typical 'Hollywood Smile' is how many first think of. Whilst we can certainly amke those wonderful transformations for you, we also ensure that you never have more than you need and receive the very best care throughout.

Below are a few of the procedures we carry out on a daily basis. Hollywood, or not.

Dark discoloured teeth?

Tooth whitening is a simple procedure completed at home or in-surgery with excellent long term results which do not harm your teeth.

Discoloured Fillings

Fillings in back teeth can be made practically invisible with cosmetic fillings. Old metal fillings in back teeth can be replaced with white fillings or ceramic inlays.

Missing Teeth or Gaps

If you have missing teeth or unsightly gaps in your teeth these can be filled with cosmetic dentures, bridges or dental implants with natural looking results.

Misshapen Teeth

Can be straightened and whitened with cosmetic veneers, metal-free cosmetic crowns or invisible braces.

Old Discoloured Crowns

If you are concerned by the discolouration of your dental crowns then we can replace these with the latest metal-free eMax or Lava crowns.

False Looking Dentures

Old dentures that fit badly or look false can often be replaced with natural feeling, cosmetic dentures or possibly replaced completely with fixed bridgework.

We replace old or loose dentures with a bridge or metal based denture that is stronger, tighter, more comfortable. For the ultimate in stability we can provide implant retained dentures or bridgework.

Cosmetic Dentistry

I am Dr. Dentist, my team and I are dedicated to undertaining cosmetic dentistry for you when it's purely the best option for your dental health.

There is ahuge range of treatments and prcedures that fall under the description of cosmetic dentistry. Yes, of course, the typical 'Hollywood Smile' is how many first think of. Whilst we can certainly amke those wonderful transformations for you, we also ensure that you never have more than you need and receive the very best care throughout.

Below are a few of the procedures we carry out on a daily basis. Hollywood, or not.

Dark discoloured teeth?

Tooth whitening is a simple procedure completed at home or in-surgery with excellent long term results which do not harm your teeth.

Discoloured Fillings

Fillings in back teeth can be made practically invisible with cosmetic fillings. Old metal fillings in back teeth can be replaced with white fillings or ceramic inlays.

Missing Teeth or Gaps

If you have missing teeth or unsightly gaps in your teeth these can be filled with cosmetic dentures, bridges or dental implants with natural looking results.

Misshapen Teeth

Can be straightened and whitened with cosmetic veneers, metal-free cosmetic crowns or invisible braces.

Old Discoloured Crowns

If you are concerned by the discolouration of your dental crowns then we can replace these with the latest metal-free eMax or Lava crowns.

False Looking Dentures

Old dentures that fit badly or look false can often be replaced with natural feeling, cosmetic dentures or possibly replaced completely with fixed bridgework.
We replace old or loose dentures with a bridge or metal based denture that is stronger, tighter, more comfortable. For the ultimate in stability we can provide implant retained dentures or bridgework.
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