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Could removing a tooth be a better option instead of a root canal?
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Rarely: Keeping functional teeth that can be saved is what most dentist are about. If you have a good prognosis to keep a tooth, why would you want to give it up? I personally believe the best option is to keep the tooth but that really depends on your values and ability to afford treatment. Dr. Charles mayo once said that keeping teeth can add up to 10 years to one's life expectancy. I believe that.
Answered 4/12/2020
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RCT vs Extraction?: An educated dental patient should look logically and practically at the advantages and disadvantages of each service before determining which procedure he will choose. After consultation with your dentist comparing the basics it is easy to decide whether an extraction or root canal best for your needs.
Answered 8/24/2014
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