Root canal or partial denture?!
Question:
Root canal or partial denture?
I am not sure what to do: to have the root canal done+a crown over it on a premolar lower side , then have a partial denture for one neighbor molar and another two molars from the other side or since I am going to have a partial denture in the area, should I pull out the tooth , this way I save money . The dentist will not tell you that because he wants to make money! I heard that after you have a root canal done the tooth is dead and you will need to pull it out anyway , so is it a good idea to do it now or should I save it (with about $700-that's the cost for the root canal+crown)
Answers:
Its usually best to have your original tooth (dead or alive) instead of an artificial tooth. Root canals can last a long time if they are done well. Yes, the tooth is considered dead, but that doesn't mean it needs to be pulled.