My mum has a partial denture and the front tooth has broken off is there anything to stick it on

Q. My mum has a partial denture and the front tooth has broken off, she does not have a NHS dentist and therefore will have to pay and at present this is not an option. She is also a diabetic and is struggling to eat and is quite distressed about her appearance. Is there anything we can stick the tooth back on the denture with that is safe until she can get the funds together to visit a dentist. thanks for your help

A. Unfortunatley I cannot recommend that you do this – if fixed incorrectly the denture may not fit or the tooth may fall off with the possibility of your mother inhaling the tooth.  There are denturists who are lab techs with extra qualifications allowing them to carry out this work without your mother having to see a dentist

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