Extraction vs root canal therapy is a question that many patients have when they visit the dentist and find out that they need a root canal. Almost nothing that you buy lasts a lifetime. However, 95% of root canals are successful and if kept clean and healthy, often last a lifetime. Keeping a natural tooth is almost always the very best thing to do. This tooth is part of you! If you have the tooth removed and later decide to have a dental implant, your body may reject the metal tooth implant.

          If you consider possible future expenses when studying extraction vs root canal therapy consequences, it's a no brainer choice. You save thousands of dollars saving the natural tooth. A missing tooth is usually replaced with a dental bridge. Dental bridges are very expensive and have to be replaced every seven years. That's about 7 or 8 times in your lifetime. A root canal , build up and root canal crown cost about 2,400. A three unit bridge costs about 3000 and has to be replaced seven times for a total of 21,000!

          If after considering extraction vs root canal therapy, you choose neither and have a tooth extraction, there are a number of problems with this also. Teeth support each other and each assists the others in holding their positions, much like bricks in a wall. When a tooth is removed, the adjacent teeth move or tip into the open space. The opposing tooth often erupts into the missing space and creates bite problems that can cause headaches and accelerate periodontal disease.

         The dentists at the Atlanta Dental Group PC are dedicated to their patients' good health and well being. If you are weighing the pros and cons of extraction vs root canal therapy and need professional advice, you are welcome to join our family of patients. Whether you wish to save your tooth or if you decide on a dental extraction, we can provide you the dental services needed. If you are interested in a free dental consultation with Dr. Mark Allan Padolsky, schedule your appointment by calling 404-874-7428.