{"id":98,"date":"2023-02-03T13:29:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-03T13:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gillisdental.com\/blog\/?p=98"},"modified":"2023-04-03T13:31:16","modified_gmt":"2023-04-03T13:31:16","slug":"root-canal-vs-extraction-which-should-you-choose","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gillisdental.com\/blog\/2023\/02\/03\/root-canal-vs-extraction-which-should-you-choose\/","title":{"rendered":"Root Canal vs. Extraction: Which Should You Choose?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you have a severe toothache, you may be willing to do almost anything to put a stop to the pain. Fortunately, your dentist offers treatment options that can quickly get you back on the road to sound oral health and pain-free dental function. But which procedure is best? Should you remove the damaged tooth<\/a> or try to preserve it? This blog post delves into some of the pros and cons of root canals vs. extractions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Does Each Treatment Accomplish?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In many cases, the cause of a severe toothache is an infection inside the tooth\u2019s innermost layer, known as its pulp. An extraction addresses the problem by removing the tooth altogether. Once the infected tissue is no longer present, the toothache stops and the patient can heal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Root canal therapy is somewhat more complex. Instead of removing the tooth completely, it seeks to preserve as much of the tooth\u2019s structure as possible. During the procedure, your dentist uses tools to access the pulp, remove damaged tissue, and extract the nerve. A successful root canal procedure stops an infection and prevents the tooth from sending further pain signals to the brain. A tooth that has received root canal therapy is usually restored with a crown to reduce the risk of future damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which Is Better for Your Oral Health?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dentists usually prefer root canal therapy rather than an extraction. When you keep your tooth rather than removing it, you may enjoy several advantages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n