General Questions

How is Cerinate One-hour™ Permanent Veneers different from traditional veneers?
Cerinate One-hour™ Permanent Veneers are preformed, ultra-thin veneers that are designed to fit over your existing teeth. They’re fabricated in highly translucent porcelain that replicates the appearance of enamel. Unlike traditional veneers, which are much thicker and can require the grinding down of your original tooth structure, Cerinate Onehour Permanent Veneers are so thin that little-to-no tooth reduction is necessary. Since they’re preformed, they can be adjusted to fit and permanently placed in most cases by your dentist in a single appointment. They’re highly durable and resilient, and resist wear for many years.

Is the Cerinate One-hour Permanent Veneers procedure painful?
No, the placement procedure is a completely pain-free way to reshape and permanently whiten your teeth. Because they are ultra-thin, your dentist can fit them without shots or grinding down of your original tooth structure. Once the procedure is completed, you shouldn’t experience any post-placement discomfort or sensitivity. Cerinate One-hour Permanent Veneers look and feel great as soon as they are placed!

My teeth are crooked and somewhat uneven? Can I get Cerinate One-hour Permanent Veneers or do I need braces?
In many cases, Cerinate One-hour Permanent Veneers will make your teeth look straighter and more uniform, as well as white. Your dentist will evaluate your teeth and decide whether orthodontic treatment is necessary prior to veneer placement.

How long will Cerinate One-hour Permanent Veneers last?
Cerinate One-hour Permanent Veneers are back by 20 years of clinical research.

How long does the placement procedure take?
That depends on how many veneers you’re having placed. Some cases are completed in one hour and those with more veneers can take longer.

What happens in the placement procedure?
Your dentist selects the right size Cerinate One-hour Permanent Veneers for your existing teeth and then adjusts them to achieve a precise fit. No shots or drilling of sensitive tooth structure. is required.

Can I still eat whatever sticky foods I like or chew gum?
You can eat and drink what you want with total confidence because Cerinate One-hour Permanent Veneers are applied in the most durable way. However, they don’t replace good oral hygiene, so you should continue to visit your dentist every 6 months for a check-up and cleaning to keep your new smile healthy and looking its best.

Can Cerinate One-hour Permanent Veneers be removed?
Yes, Cerinate One-hour Permanent Veneers are completely reversible because there’s no grinding down of healthy tooth structure in most cases. Your natural teeth remain as strong as they were before treatment.

What’s the difference between LUMINEERS® and Cerinate One-hour Permanent Veneers?
Cerinate One-hour Permanent Veneers are pre-formed porcelain veneers that your dentist sizes and shapes to fit your teeth, usually in just one appointment. LUMINEERS are custom-fabricated porcelain veneers tailor-made in a dental laboratory to fit your teeth. Since Cerinate One-hour Permanent Veneers are pre-formed, they give you a new option to get a designer look at a more affordable price. To learn more about LUMINEERS, please visit www.LUMINEERS.com.