Here are a few things to consider before you choose extraction over a root canal if you have the option.
Extraction is a more serious procedure.
To extract a natural tooth and replace it with an artificial tooth causes significant changes to your teeth and jaw bone.
After an extraction, the space your infected tooth once occupied will need to be filled. Your options include bridges, implants, or even dentures. These options have gotten better as modern dentistry evolves, but none of them quite match up to a natural tooth.
Artificial teeth are not as good as your natural teeth.
Ever get a sore in your mouth? It’s impressive how even the smallest irritation in your mouth can make its presence known throughout your day.
Since an artificial dental implant or bridge will never feel like a natural tooth, you’ll need time to adjust to your new chewing surface. You are not guaranteed the same biting force you had before the replacement.
Artificial teeth are still not good at blending in with the rest of your teeth. Over time the difference will be visibly noticeable.
You may not have all the information.
Little Rock is home to some of Arkansas’ best dentists. Excellent dental care is easy to find. However, this is not always the case. Every now and then a dentist makes a poor decision or recommendation. Leaving you with little knowledge about your options.
If you are about to undergo a serious dental procedure, make sure to ask about a root canal. Even a seriously cracked tooth has a chance of being saved. See a specialist before making any permanent decisions for your teeth.
