Question 1

what hurts more a root canal or having a tooth pulled?

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Depends: I am guessing that you have pain of dental root origin and your dentist suggests a root canal  versus  removal of the tooth.  If the tooth is in bad shape, extraction might be in order.  But if the tooth can be saved (unless it is a wisdom tooth), then a root canal which can be done painlessly, will save your tooth which has significant benefits.  Discuss with your dentist.

Question 2

curious as to how much will it hurt to get a tooth pulled out or a root canal?

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Scale of one to ten?: Extraction: 2-5 with anesthetic. Root canal treatment: 0-5. If tooth not infected, i'd guess the low end of the range. If infected, all the pain is experienced while determining the level of anesthesia. Once numb, most feel nothing with rct, but pressure with extraction.

Question 3

when is it smarter to get a root canal or to get the tooth pulled instead?

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Non-restorable: If a tooth is decayed or damaged to the point that it is not restorable with a functional crown that has a high level prognosis for many years, then other options probably need to be looked at. If the tooth must be extracted, usually the best way of replacing the tooth would be with an implant. There are various criteria that must be met for this, but your dentist or specialist can advise you.

Question 4

root canal tooth pulled broken at gumline, what is the proper procedure?

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Surgical extraction: When a tooth is fractured at the gumline, there is nothing for a dentist to hold on to remove it. Very common after a root canal because the tooth becomes more brittle after the removal of its' nerve. To extract this tooth, we must take a drill and section the tooth into pieces.This gives us a purchase point to hold the pieces and then remove them. Healing is just as quick as a regular extraction.

Question 5

how does the price of having tooth pulled compare with the cost of a root canal/crown?

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20x difference: Depending on where you go and who you see, you can spend upwards of 20x the cost of an extraction to restore a broken down tooth with root canal therapy, a post and a crown. Replacing a missing tooth will cost even more, so think twice before extracting a tooth that can be saved.

Question 6

root canals never worked on me before. now i'm faced with a root canal or tooth pulled again. don't know what to do. any suggestions?

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Endodontist: Without knowing why prior root canal treatment(s) failed, it is best for you to see a root canal specialist for this one. Explain your history and concerns. Discuss treatment success rates and take it from there.

Question 7

i just had a root canal plus a tooth pulled. when will i be able to eat normally again?

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48-72 hours: Following extraction the acute inflamation susbides in about 72 hours in an uncomplicated scenario. But you will only be able to eat normally again once the tooth has been replaced prosthetically not unlelss it was a wisdom or baby tooth.
The discomfort from the rct should subside sooner than the extraction wound.

Question 8

had root canal small bump on gum looks pulse like is that normal do i need more antibotics before getting crown i don't want tooth pulled  no pain are?

Accepted Answer

Evaluation: The tooth needs to be evaluated before you proceed with the crown. Antibiotics resolve the symptom, but do not treat the cause. Tooth may have accessory canals or may be fractured. Your dentist or endodontist can best help find the cause.

Question 9

please tell me if i should have tooth pulled and replaced with bridge or implant or try a root canal and crown?

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Computer problem: You've asked for a very specific treatment recommendation, and without radiographs and an exam, that is not possible. Your local dentist will be better prepared to advise you of what is best in your case.

Question 10

had tooth extraction next to a root canal tooth & now  rct hurts, could this pain i feel in rct tooth be inflammation of gums due to extracted tooth?

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Surgery: You had surgery. Surrounding tissues will v3 sore for just a few days, but will improve soon. If not, seek advice from your Dentist.

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Root canal tooth pulled broken at gumline, what is the proper procedure?

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Root canals never worked on me before. now i'm faced with a root canal or tooth pulled again. don't know what to do. any suggestions?

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I just had a root canal plus a tooth pulled. when will i be able to eat normally again?

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Had root canal small bump on gum looks pulse like is that normal do i need more antibotics before getting crown i don't want tooth pulled no pain are?

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Please tell me if i should have tooth pulled and replaced with bridge or implant or try a root canal and crown?

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Had tooth extraction next to a root canal tooth & now rct hurts, could this pain i feel in rct tooth be inflammation of gums due to extracted tooth?

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