Teeth are meant to last for a lifetime; however, 120 million Americans are missing at least one. Every tooth is vital for a healthy, functional, and confident smile. Root canal therapy is designed to save severely damaged and infected teeth from needing to be removed later. While an extraction eliminates the issue at the source, the consequences of an incomplete smile will cost you more down the road. Here are a few things you should know about a root canal VS tooth extraction.
