Today’s patients have more options than ever to restore their smiles. Understanding those choices — and how they impact your long-term dental health and lifestyle — is key.
Here’s why nothing compares to your natural tooth and how you can make the best decision for your smile.
Endodontic (root canal) treatment is often the best option for preserving your natural tooth. Saving your tooth offers many advantages:
Don’t choose extraction just because you think it’s cheaper. Replacing a lost tooth with a denture, bridge, or implant — plus the cost of the extraction — is usually more expensive than saving your tooth with a root canal. Most dental insurance plans cover endodontic treatment.
Don’t assume root canals are painful. With modern techniques and anesthesia, root canal treatment is virtually painless. In fact, patients report that a root canal is often easier than an extraction — and six times more likely to be described as “painless.”
Don’t think extraction will be faster. A root canal typically requires just one or two short visits. Extractions often lead to multiple appointments for follow-up care, impressions, and placement of bridges or implants.
Whenever possible, save your natural tooth. It’s the healthiest, most natural, and most cost-effective solution — and with today’s technology, it’s easier and more comfortable than ever.