“Can a root canal save my tooth?”

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“Can a root canal save my tooth?”

I have a badly decayed tooth. Can a root canal save my tooth?

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**Dr. Nivine Y. El-refai** Endodontist Medina, OH · Accepted Answer

Dr. Nivine Y. El-refai Endodontist Medina, OH

Yes depending on the restorability of the tooth

**Dr. D. Gordon Rye** Dentist Fairfax, VA · Accepted Answer

Dr. D. Gordon Rye Dentist Fairfax, VA

Short answer is Yes. Long answer is it depends! D. Gordon Rye, DDS LVIM, MAGD, MADIA, UVA GPR, AGDLSR, Past LVI Clinical Instructor

**Gabriela Gurevich** Dentist Miami, FL · Accepted Answer

Gabriela Gurevich Dentist Miami, FL

possibly. I would need to see an x-ray and condition of the tooth to accurately say.

**Dr. Robert Block** Endodontist Nashville, TN · Accepted Answer

Dr. Robert Block Endodontist Nashville, TN

If the tooth can be restored and its periodontal condition is sound

**Dr. James Alan Johnson** Dentist Houston, Texas · Accepted Answer

Dr. James Alan Johnson Dentist Houston, Texas

In many instances, yes