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I have a badly broken front tooth and no dental insurance. What do you recommend?

stacyd423Nov 3, 2015
Is there a temporary fix for this and if not what treatment would you recommend and what is the cost

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Dr. Frank Celenza, DDS, PC
Orthodontist
Answered on Nov 4, 2015
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Dr. Vicki Borowski, DDS
Dentist
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