Is it better to have an extraction than root canal?

RCT vs EXT?: If the tooth is hopeless, your only choice is an extraction. If the tooth can be saved with rct, is restorable and has a good long term prognosis, it would in almost all cases be a better option to save! if extracted, the best restorative option would be an implant. Your own dentist can best evaluate your tooth and discuss treatment options. Don't rely on the internet to make your decision.

Root canal: is a better option than tooth extraction. Although it is possible to replace an extracted tooth with an implant, partial or bridge, Americans as a rule have strong negative feelings about losing their natural teeth.

Root canal: If your dentist feels that with Root Canal AND restoration- crown , filling etc you can get at least 5 yrs out of do , do the RCT,....If you fail to restore the tooth in a timely fashion after doing a RCT,, you will ultimately lose the tooth, which is not the goal.

Not really: It's always better to save the tooth IF the tooth is periodontally strong and there is enough root surface to support the crown. If the answer is no to either of the above, then extraction and implant is better.