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A member asked:
My dentist recomends root canal and crown treatment after cavity filling caused extreme throbbing pain. is this better than tooth extraction?
7 doctors weighed in across 6 answers
Yes: Unless it is a wisdom tooth, I agree with your dentist, especially at your age. It is better to keep your natural teeth as long as possible. A root canal and crown will do just that. If a tooth is extracted and not replaced by an implant or bridge, your teeth can shift and cause many other problems in the future.
Answered 12/9/2016
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Absolutely: It's always better to restore a tooth than to lose it. It will cost a lot more to replace it later than it will to restore it now.
Answered 11/12/2016
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Yes: it is ALWAYS best to have your original tooth unless the predictability is compromised. If the tooth has other issues (moderate to extreme bone loss, gum issue etc) then you may consider the extraction but please exercise all your options before you vote to extract.
Answered 11/12/2016
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What to do?: Generally speaking, yes. Extracting teeth may seem like a quick, easy and inexpensive fix, but it should usually be the last resort. There are reasons why it is sometimes better to extract but it should not be for cost or expediency. Find a dentist you trust, ask to be explained your choices and why one treatment is preferred over the others. Then make your decision. Get 2nd opinion if in doubt.
Answered 11/12/2016
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Depends: Depends on the tooth and the situation. Root canaled teeth do not last forever. Sometimes better for extraction and implant. Get a second opinion from a dds who does implants and root canals.
Answered 11/13/2016
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Save tooth.: It is always better to try to save your natural tooth, follow through as soon as possible to avoid unneeded sequeli
Answered 11/7/2017
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