Tooth on bottom toward front has small hole in it throbbing. can it have a root canal or does it have to be pulled.

Vague: Difficult to say what the tooth needs without an x-ray, history and an examination.

Root Canal: Yes. Always best to save a tooth if possible so see your dentist for the necessary treatment or for referral to an endodontist for specialty care.

Internet Diagnosis: For the most part, teeth with severe decay will respond to root canal therapy. The decision to restore the tooth depends on the bone support and the condition of the rest of the arch. It's not a simple yes or no answer. Please see a local dentist for an examination and treatment planning. All the best...

The root canal: procedure is endorsed by the dental establishment as the preferred alternative to extraction. Often even a badly broken-down tooth can be saved with root canal treatment rather than being lost forever to extraction. Keep your natural teeth healthy and young forever.