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Should i have my first molar pulled instead of getting a root canal?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Root canal: is a better option than tooth extraction. Although it is possible to replace an extracted tooth with an implant, partial or bridge, patients as a rule have strong negative feelings about losing their natural teeth.
Answered 11/26/2014
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No: your first molar is very important for chewing and you need to preserve it. if root canal is possible, you need to save the tooth
Answered 2/8/2015
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