You have a painful, throbbing toothache, so you schedule a consultation with an emergency dentist. Before your appointment, you may have some fears about the treatment you’ll undergo. Many people dislike the idea of root canal therapy, but it has the potential to preserve a damaged tooth. An extraction may be quicker, but perhaps you dread the idea of having an incomplete smile. Which treatment is better? Let’s discuss some facts about root canal vs. extraction.
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