Is root canal safe or should i extract my toooth instead?

Root Canal Therapy: If performed by a qualified dentist Root Canal Therapy is both safe and effective. Same goes for an extraction- safe if performed by qualified dentist. One caveat is that in certain countries outside of the United States I have seen poorly done Root Canal Therapy that leads to eventual extraction of tooth anyway. Best to save tooth if possible if enough sound tooth structure and supporting bone.

Quite Safe: At your age, it is unfortunate that you need root canal therapy. At the same time, you need your teeth to last a lifetime. Do what you can to avoid extraction, replacement is more expensive.

Perfectly safe: Trust your Dentist to help you decide which course of treatment would be best, either root canal/crown or extraction/implant/crown.