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I'm on holiday & the veneer on my front tooth has broken off. It's left half of my discoloured tooth behind it exposed. (photo)

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Lyn57Mar 21, 2014

Can I have a temporary filler put on this until I get home.

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I would suggest using Fixodent to provide a temporary solution.  You would need to avoid using your front tooth to chew or bite foods.  There is also a Fixodent plus.  This solution would only be for temporary cosmetic reasons and not functional reasons.  Good luck and I hope...

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