🦷 Rot Canal vs Extraction: The Core Difference
- Root Canal Treatment: Removes infected pulp inside the tooth, cleans and seals the canal, and restores the natural tooth with a crown if needed.
- Tooth Extraction: Removes the entire tooth from the socket, requiring replacement options like implants, bridges, or dentures.
While extraction is sometimes unavoidable, saving your natural tooth through a root canal is almost always the better option.
🌟 Benefits of Root Canal Over Extraction
- Tooth Preservation
- Keeps your natural tooth intact
- Maintains your natural bite and chewing function
- Better Aesthetics
- Crown placement looks and feels like a natural tooth
- Prevents gaps that affect your smile
- Cost-Effective Long Term
- Lower cost than replacing a missing tooth with implants or bridges
- Fewer follow-up treatments compared to extraction restorations
- Protects Jawbone Health
- Prevents bone loss that often follows tooth extraction
- Comfort and Function
- No shifting of neighboring teeth
- Restores full chewing ability without artificial replacements
🔍 When Extraction May Be Needed
Though root canals are highly successful, extraction might be considered if:
- The tooth structure is too damaged to restore
- Severe fractures extend below the gumline
- Chronic infection persists despite treatment
- Bone support around the tooth is inadequate
Even then, dentists will first evaluate alternatives to tooth extraction before recommending removal.
🛡️ Best Way to Treat an Infected Tooth
The best way to treat infected tooth problems is timely diagnosis and treatment. With advanced tools like rotary endomotors, apex locators, and CBCT scans, today’s root canals are quick, painless, and highly effective.
📊 Cost of Extraction vs Root Canal
| Treatment | Average Cost (INR) | Long-Term Considerations |
| Root Canal Treatment | ₹3,500 – ₹7,500 per tooth | Preserves natural tooth; may need a crown |
| Extraction | ₹1,000 – ₹2,500 per tooth | Replacement with implant/bridge adds ₹30,000 – ₹55,000 |
While extraction looks cheaper initially, the total cost of replacement far exceeds that of a root canal.
🦾 Dental Restoration Options After Extraction
If extraction is unavoidable, you’ll need one of the following:
- Dental Implants – Long-lasting but costly
- Bridges – Affordable but may affect adjacent teeth
- Dentures – Removable, less stable option
Each replacement comes with extra costs, multiple sittings, and maintenance.
✅ Final Thoughts
When choosing between root canal vs extraction, always consider the long-term benefits of tooth preservation. A root canal treatment not only eliminates infection but also allows you to keep your natural tooth, saving you time, money, and future dental problems.
At Summirow Dental Hospital, our expert team ensures painless RCTs with high success rates because your smile is worth saving.
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