“What is cheaper a root canal or extraction?”
I am a 34 year old female. I want to know what is cheaper a root canal or extraction?
18 Answers
In a long run, a root canal. That will be something to consider as an investment, in addition that you save one of your organs per se. You will enjoy it in chewing, in talking, in living your life. If someone will ask you to cut off your leg because it's cheaper, what will you do?
Short term, extraction. But long term replacing it will be more expensive.
It depends on if you plan to replace the tooth after the extraction, and what tooth replacement option you choose. Extraction itself is cheaper than the root canal. The replacement of the extracted tooth can then become more expensive than the root canal if you choose implants or crown and bridge.
Hi! This is very difficult to answer without an X-ray. Generally speaking, an extraction.
At first glance, the extraction is cheaper in dollars and cents. You need to take into account several things: Am I going to replace it ? How? What happens to the adjacent teeth? The teeth it bites into if I don't replace it. Many of these and other questions are long term and need to be factored into the initial financial decision.
Hello, extraction is cheaper than root canal but root canal is better, to save the tooth. First, you need to get evaluate if your tooth is restorable, means root canal can save the tooth. sometimes tooth is too broken or decayed that extraction is the only choice. I hope this answer helps.
Extraction is cheaper for the moment, but since the extracted tooth will need to be replaced / restored, there will be additional costs, that will far exceed the cost of a root canal treatment. It would be best to discuss this with your dentist, and you can decide on the right option for your specific case.
Extraction is much cheaper but root canal is better treatment.
Extraction is cheaper in most cases but with rot canal treatment you can save your tooth. After extraction it is always recommended to replace the tooth which can end up being more expensive than root canal. A lot depends on which tooth is in question
Extraction.
An extraction is less expensive than a root canal however, once a tooth is extracted you need to replace the missing space with an implant. An implant is several thousand dollars so ends up costing more than a root canal.
Doreen Venneri
Doreen Venneri
Root canal is a procedure that treats the infected pulp of a tooth in order to save the tooth. Once a tooth has been root canal treated, a crown should be placed to protect against fracture or leakage. Extraction is the removal of the tooth. Root canals are more costly than extractions.
Thank you,
Dr. Stoddart
Thank you,
Dr. Stoddart
Extractions are usually several times cheaper than a root canal. But depending on the tooth, its position, and general health, almost always you should do your best to save your tooth. Best wishes.
An extraction will be cheaper.
If strictly on the procedure and price alone, most likely the extraction would be less expensive than the root canal therapy. However, if you introduce the cost of replacing the missing tooth after the extraction, it is often more expensive to have the extraction in the long run versus restoring the tooth and retaining it. I would suggest that you discuss all the options with your dental provider to make sure that an extraction is the way you wish to go in treatment. That way you can make a completely informed decision for long term health.
Extraction is cheaper in the short term, but can be more costly in the long term. You never know what effect a missing tooth will have.
Extraction is cheaper, but replacement is more expensive. If your tooth has a good prognosis, I would recommend saving it.
Extraction is cheaper in short term assuming no implant is being placed after extraction. Root canal is cheaper in a long run assuming the tooth still has enough tooth structure left without significant mobility. Bone loss is inevitable after extraction without implant placement, and it would cost more (way more) to rebuild bone structure. Please visit your dentist for definitive diagnosis and treatment. Good luck, hope you feel better soon.
