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What's best root canal or extraction for someone about to remove partial on front tooth?

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Save your tooth: Simple answer is save your tooth if the only problem is a dead nerve. If the gums are healthy and future disease risk is low you are far better off in the long run keeping a natural tooth. Given other complications it may require more consideration. You should know your gum disease and decay risk. You can start with a free online risk measurement at www.The dentaltest.Com.

Answered 9/2/2013

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Dr. Louis Sterling answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

Depends: Depends on how important the tooth is to your function and to the stability of the removable denture. Also depends on the health of the tooth.

Answered 4/8/2013

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