Root Canal vs. Tooth Extraction: What’s the Right Choice?

[@TeethTalk]

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[@AttunedFlux]

I had a root canal on my front top tooth and it was one of the most painful experiences of my entire life, and I didnt really need the procedure, as there was no sign of infection or intense pain. Just constant, mid-level pain. Ever since then, the pain never went away. Its still there, and gets worse when I have problems sleeping. Guess what? My dentist found a drain hole where my failed root canal leaks pus from while i sleep. Yuck! What a wonderful nightmare that could have been totally prevented if I had just attempted to get a second or third opinion. One of my only options now is extraction. Women are really going to love looking at me now without a front tooth!

[@cristalg2676]

I feel you bro, I'm single and now women are gonna love me just more than ever whiteout a front tooth, I hope I can wake up from this nightmare.

[@jeremywj]

I've had 3 root canals and all 3 were performed by different dentists: 1st) Tooth cracked 1 day after root canal. Might have been my fault, but I lost the (now very expensive) tooth 3 days after the root canal. 2nd) Tooth again cracked, but this time it was about 2-3 years later. Lost it 3rd) Root canal failed and I got a sever infection. Of course, the pain really hit on friday evening and the following weekend was probably the worse of my life. Unbelievable, and unbearable, pain. Lost the tooth. All 3 are now implants and not a single one has given me a problem since. Expensive? Absolutely. However, I'm convinced a root canal is just a temp solution before it fails and you need the real fix: implant. I will NEVER have another root canal. Screw that. Pull the sucker and give me an implant. Then again, I've learned my lesson and my dental/oral heath is now a top priority. Hopefully this issue never comes up again for me.

[@lshulman58]

#1: What did you do that your tooth cracked after the root canal (so others here can avoid doing that)? #2: Had you gotten a crown on top of that second one? I understand a crown can help protect the otherwise now weakened tooth. #3: did your dentist explain WHY you got a worse infection after the root canal?

[@ericthiel4053]

Same. Ive had 3 root canals over the years, each one failed. Had a crown that lasted years, but slowly underneath, the tooth kept decaying and eventually it fell out and now i just have shards of the tooth. Same happened to the others and ive got a tooth right next to the failed root canal going bad. If they even mention a damn root canal im not doing it. I will eat the loss and just have them pull it. Im so sick of dental work.

[@BKDDY]

Theres many more dangers and issues getting implants.

[@jonfreeman9682]

I think you're right. Root canal is temporary at best but it buys time and is cheaper. Implants are just too expensive and if you do 3 that's like $20,000 which insurance won't cover. But I wonder the long-term cost of implants and if you'll need to keep spending money to maintain it as complications can come up like gum infection and bone loss which are very expensive to repair as that needs months long bone graft and periodontal specialists all of which may cost even more than the implant itself and that's assuming it can be fixed at all. But implant is often the only choice as bridges that damage healthy teeth is dumb.

[@ericthiel4053]

@@jonfreeman9682 A buddy of mines wife has full implants all the way around, and yeah she has to go in for maintenance and the dentist typically checks her mouth out every six months. I talked with her quite a bit about it because I really am on the fence about doin it myself. I'm sick of dental work falling out and losing teeth and the crap that goes with it. The biggest issue she's had thus far is that one of the implants started to grow at an angle which caused two others to bend as well, she had to have an oral surgeon re-set it and wear a kind of brace for a while and she has to get cleanings around the implant "sockets" where they attach at. On the plus side of things, her teeth look amazing and she has no issue eating and cleaning is super easy she says, but yeah the damn things cost a fortune.

[@Arreissierra_]

I am 22 years old and due to genetics my teeth are not the best. I’ve had 2 root canals so far because I’m terrified of permanently losing teeth at this age. I don’t regret my decision at all, my teeth are like new and there’s no pain at all. And the best part is I got to keep all of my teeth :)

[@RiGamerGR]

Im 16 and getting my second molar pulled

[@Butterfly-it8sw]

Do you have any pain after rct

[@Arreissierra_]

@@Butterfly-it8sw it was a little sore for a couple days after but it really wasn’t anything serious!

[@Butterfly-it8sw]

@@Arreissierra_ rct kab hua tha aapka

[@Butterfly-it8sw]

@@Arreissierra_ rct treatment in which month done

[@XGhoulFiend]

I just had two extractions cuz I'm POOR. Rip my future problems

[@XGhoulFiend]

Also root canal wasn't possible cuz I so thoroughly broke them 😔

[@AveryCreates]

I totally feel you. I can't afford the care I need. 😭😢

[@craigmackssj3680]

Same dog

[@mochibright4517]

Me too

[@michelstronguin6974]

Extraction is healthier than a root canal. You are better off. A root canal doesn’t “save” your natural tooth, it embalms a dead tooth inside your body, 48 hours after the root canal treatment bacteria already gets inside it. And without a lymph system to cleanse that bacteria your body (other organs) will suffer from the constant bombardment of bacteria from that tooth. Extraction is safer.

[@LittleRichard1988]

I had to have several fillings last summer including a root canal but as one of my wisdom teeth had a deep cavity having it extracted was the most reccomended option. Although there is no pain during the procedure apart from maybe a slight stinging sensation when they inject you the extraction process is more uncomfortable even though it's over fast. But I have learned a very valuable lesson to take better care of my teeth!

[@carolynmelendy3449]

I recia root canal ..my #12 tooth had root canal and crown 25 + yrs ago....and two weeks ago after eating an almond my tooth felt loose...my dentist who I love had to remove my tooth as issues were starting...and this was the first tooth I ever lost in my elder yrs...I have other root canal but happy to say will never own a denture..so I'm all healed after 3days of extraction and onto my new Implant...don't want a bridge...I recommend a root canal as they last a long time ..I'm a believer of taking care what God gave you....been going to dentist for 65 yrs....

[@marshalkrieg2664]

I also am in this dilemma. I kinda resent the idea that a root canal is 'saving the tooth'...Only part of the tooth is 'saved, the outer shell, basically. And the tooth is now dead, prone to collecting bacteria over time. Root canals are not forever, they only last 5-10 years, then you are back to square one.

[@charizard4321]

If it lasts 5 to 10 years or longer I would rather deal with that than the cons of having your teeth pulled

[@dbutze]

I’m in a similar situation, here’s what I learned. On a single tooth, 20 year success rate is 93% for root canals and 95% for implants. If it’s a single tooth, root canal is a good option, but an implant is arguably just as good. However, if it’s something that you’ll need a bridge for, you might consider just extracting them. When you add a bridge, the long term success of a root canal drops by almost half. Implants are at 95% no matter how many you put in.

[@bbb911]

@@charizard4321 What are the cons of extration when you can have a zirconia implant?

[@bbb911]

@@dbutze I had one single tooth done root canal. and now I have an infection

[@sandravargas9082]

So just bite the bullet and get an implant. Save not only your tooth but jawbone as well. Infected root canal tooth can also infect adjacent teeth and gums as well.

[@squalli1297]

I'm in my 70's & have held onto my teeth for dear life (with the exception of my Wisdom teeth & 3 Molars). My parent's generation traditionally wore full dentures through their Senior years because dental procedures were not too affordable or insurance non-existent. Furthermore, people weren't proactive when it came to dental hygiene then. I've spent a small fortune saving my teeth & eventually needed to resort to having extractions of 3 molars with failed root canals. I thought I would never wear partials, but I have adapted & can still eat painlessly. As my parents always said, "please keep your teeth."

[@nancyk5203]

Hi; did you experience your surrounding teeth shifting and failing after the extractions? Also, are you having bone loss? This is what I am hearing happens with extractions.

[@squalli1297]

@@nancyk5203 Shortly after my extractions, it was important to get fitted for a partial which would keep other teeth from shifting. To date, I have not had any bone loss.

[@nancyk5203]

@@squalli1297 That sounds good. Thank you for responding.

[@pyromaniac12345]

It's amazing the technology used in a root canal. I had one recently and the dentist used a drill, that remembers the shape of the canal.

[@BrownFam1225]

So glad I am watching this video! I was so frightful because of my upcoming root canal that they would shave off my tooth and I’d have like a peg leg for tooth because it’s the very front one of my teeth. I saw a friend a little while back explain his procedure of a root canal and I saw a screw so I guess he didn’t fully explain that he had to do an extraction After the root canal because there was no saving the tooth. Thank you so much for this breakdown I’m still nervous because I don’t want my tooth to be shaved but I do want my tooth to be clean and clear so I will just hope and pray for the best thanks so much Whitney!

[@YTBurner]

I had my lower back molars extracted due to cavities. Of course, I regretted being careless with brushing my teeth, but thinking about it now, if I have not had them extracted I would've had impacted wisdom teeth instead.

[@revathis171]

Have you gone under implants now?

[@clowning2473]

Did it hurt?

[@YTBurner]

Having my molars removed? No

[@majorastorm]

​@@YTBurner did you get them replaced with implants? How long did they take to heal?

[@dem6colorz]

Did you get implants, that's my dilemma, my dentist said a RC would probably fail and it's best to extract and implant..it's a new dentist I just started going to, 5 stars on Google and I'm paying out of pocket..this procedure cost over 5k. I wanna cry I don't have that at all

[@codyxvasco592]

Yeah I got my tooth root canaled because I wanted to save the tooth. When I went in for the 2nd part, they looked at it and said "We can't put a cap on the tooth because you're wisdom teeth are in the way, go get those removed and then we'll finish this. So I made an appointment to get my wisdoms out, consultation in a few months. Then I did my consultation, then my appointment was a few months after that. By then, my tooth had fallen apart. I'm so upset. I feel like I should be able to sue for this. If they could see that my wisdom teeth were in the way, why would they start the procedure and kill my tooth?!!? Ah!

[@avengergirl_0464]

Just because those greedy people want to make more money 🥺

[@zanderenzo]

I was given my options from my dentist with 1 tooth, a root canal or extraction? He gave me the possibility of the outcome of the root canal it was like 70% chance it would work or if I choose extraction that’s fine and my carer(cuz I live in care) told me extraction was my best option, root canals hurt, but I was like huh? Why on earth would I wanna extract it if I don’t have to, hit me with that root canal treatment, at least I tried. I did, it worked, didn’t even hurt and well... 3 years later my tooth still strong as ever with the root canal.

[@feleciawallace8420]

Excellent story...

[@blackcanary3]

Well if a root canal and crown weren't so damn expensive I'm pretty sure people might do it.

[@jundelacruz]

There seems to be more cons when opting for root canals and it affects not just the oral health but the overall health of a person. You don’t save a tooth that is already dead, I think.

[@bbb911]

Right , like the tooth drilled to a nub, is completely discolored if the crown falls off. it's dead, no such thing as saving. They just want the assurance they have all their natural teeth. far from reality with they still having a crown covering the dead tooth.

[@leannhoward7306]

@@bbb911 if the tooth is gone then there will be bone loss and your other teeth will shift because of the hole

[@LGRock1212]

@@leannhoward7306never had any of my teeth shift because of a pulled tooth next to it. If you have teeth shifting, you have poor bone health. Just my logical two cents.

[@nancyk5203]

@@LGRock1212 Were any of the extracted teeth molars?

[@LGRock1212]

@@nancyk5203 every single one pulled was a molar.

[@justinshively9530]

I had a root canal and a crown done. The root canal failed try to do another root canal thru the crown ended up cracking the bone ruining the crown just had it pulled all told about a 2,000 dollar waste of time . Should have just pulled it to begin with. Also it was a well respected endodontist who attempted the 2nd root canal and cracked the bone.

[@hiddenfigures357]

in India, people are not very serious about teeth and mental health ☹️

[@goodcustomer4823]

Same here. Because it's expensive.

[@abcdabcdoops]

Are they serious about anything really? Oh yeah religion and honking 😅

[@alexha2884]

@@abcdabcdoops ffs... 😶😂

[@thesal308]

I had 3 root canals + crowns in my 30's (due to poor flossing etc)...that cost me upwards of $10,000....I'm 55 now and all 3 have failed (all 3 eventuality broke at base) and had to be extracted at further cost... you say "at least I tried to save them".... well I'd rather have the 10 grand

[@bandosoprano3529]

But you had 20+ years with teeth to chew on... what was the other option? To chew with your gum?😂

[@martyaxelsen8494]

​@@bandosoprano3529implants dentures lots of other options lol

[@hlakanipetros6670]

Nah you would have been worse off

[@ChronoSerum]

there is also the other cons for root canals that have been covered on some other videos on KZbin. The other cons is that you could get an infection at the root tip because the dead tooth may still have an infection or it gathers bacteria and becomes infected. Then this creates an abcess in the jawbone filling with puss which then drains into the blood.

[@laurafromny9283]

YES have definitely heard of this...as she said in the vid, IF you end up having the mentioned bad side effects after an extraction...you can still get a partial denture, implant, etc. later on. & if they mess up your root canal, that can make putting in an implant later way more problematic

[@ChronoSerum]

@@laurafromny9283 When I wrote this post, I had a dentist recommend a tooth extraction of one of my teeth. That dentist looked at the tooth and told me it cannot be saved. Pointed the dark spot in the X-Ray and said that it was all decay and reached the root. I did not trust this dentist so I got a 2nd opinion. I did not tell the 2nd dentist of the first one's "diagnosis". The 2nd dentist said that they can restore the tooth with a composite filling. It did not require an extraction. The darker spot was because the tooth was previously shaved down for a previous filling. If a dentist is recommending something super expensive. Get a 2nd opinion to make sure they aren't lying to make money off of you.

[@Frog_king11]

You got me at a dentist I trust. 😂 it's like saying there's a trustworthy mechanic out there. I got dental insurance, there is no such thing as a trustworthy dentist anymore.

[@TeethTalk]

oh noooo! here's a video of mine that might help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXXIZmOgZbJ5eLc (it goes over how to find a good dentist)!

[@LevityBrevity]

They're all crooks. Just trying to charge you the most so they can keep their wh*re wives in Gucci and Prada. I hate the dental industry.

[@danielholt6741]

I've had 18 root canals and now all abscessed and extracted. I also had braces at the age of 40. Had 4 cleanings a year. Knowing what I know today, I'd never have a root canal.

[@pinkorangesoda]

So you’d rather have no teeth?

[@claudioklaus2642]

There's a documentary here on KZbin named "Root Cause". All 98% of root canals go bad over the years and bacteria gets to your bloodstream from your dead teeth, causing all sorts of havoc, from fatigue to cancer and heart plaque buildup.

[@OMGiTzSpAnKy]

​@@pinkorangesoda Sounds like he paid the dentist industry 20-50k+ just to end up having all his teeth removed anyways... Better be a sucker and spend all your money on your teeth just to lose them.

[@BizzelNoLackn]

Why you say that

[@IR1S1SY0URF4V]

@@pinkorangesoda 🙄

[@carlgrimeseyepatch27]

Thinking back to my root canal it was a nice experience i felt nothing and i was chillin’ listening to music. The healing time was good.

[@Shwetha-r5x]

😮

[@margieteelucksingh1491]

My tooth didn't give me pain, but dr. Wanted to take my tooth out. I thought he was in my best interest. It's too late, wow!

[@nicholashilton2514]

My fat back left molar was broken beyond repair. I had one dentist say it needs to be extracted and one that said root canal therapy may work and the prognosis of the tooth was 4 years. I pulled it lol. I’d rather pull and deal with the consequences then just have to wait four - five years just to pull it. The root canal therapy was so much more than the extraction.

[@myilham81]

so how will u replaced it?

[@bigman1942]

I've had extractions in the past and had zero problems since, Root canals make dentist rich

[@1Juggbands]

Root canals save your teeth

[@SayTea]

Can you please tell me which tooth you extracted,also does it hurt when you chew or bite food from that side?

[@mitchy450]

@@1Juggbands lol change your profile pic RILEY FREEMAN knows the truth about root canal my gee

[@1Juggbands]

@@mitchy450 I can tell your a LAME in real life 🤣

[@mitchy450]

be gangsta stop faking it my man

[@Casey_Chaos]

My dentist gave me those two options, but I don't have the expertise to make that decision. All I know is that my tooth is infected all the way to the root and is causing immense pain. I don't see why I'd want to keep a tooth that is infected. It seems like getting it extracted would prevent any future infection. What I do know is that when the dentist told me my options, he seemed more confident about extraction versus a root canal.

[@antoineolivier1287]

3:00 Well in my case the can of worms was opened after two root treatments that lasted only a couple of years without issue, but then ended both with infections, vertical fractures and loads of pain. I should've gone directly to extraction plus implants. In the long run, cheaper and more durable.

[@ewanfraser]

Yup it’s an easy decision between a $100 extraction or a $1500 root canal followed by a $500 post and $800 crown. Clearly you always go for the root canal lol.

[@davedsilva]

Why do you clearly go 😊for the root canal? What’s the benefit?

[@nathanmarchant2175]

Just had two root canals. They hurt, but Im glad I did. Thanks for your input. PS love your enthusiasm & smile 😉

[@Mal_3D]

Yeah see the thing is financially stable people can afford and then recommend a root canal. The part your forgetting is that most people can’t afford $2,000.00+ for this kind of procedure. Again with the arm analogy, imagine that arm is causing you extreme pain and ontop of that the only people who can fix it for you are telling you that you have to pay them over two thousand dollars to fix it and you don’t have it so it’s either pay up or be in pain then yeah you might rethink if your really have to keep that arm or not Lmao

[@saraandstuartshannon2160]

I payed £200 for mine, just traveled abroad and had it done

[@Qwasieee_P]

Why pay gold for these treatments. Here lowest is 55$.

[@jman1234533]

I paid $647. Just traveled to the Philippines and done in 8 visits.

[@Isamarxoxo]

Mine was 689$ in Mexico I had to get another one due to an injury here in the US and it was $906 note this price was with insurance.😭

[@xxxslushiexxx4951]

@@jman1234533 oooff 8 visits…. Not feasible from Canada.

[@seanvonlost]

I’m facing this scenario currently and the one comment that was made that has me thinking is: if I get the root canal, it won’t last forever and if I get it extracted and an implant, it’s done “potentially for life”

[@feleciawallace8420]

@SWGill -- So what did you decide to do??? I was faced with this decision last week, but I had not listened to this video or others. Guidance from my trusted Dentists; one dentist referred me to endodontist or an endo-specialist for a root canal, the second dentist says to extract the tooth because it is too far gone, not much of tooth remaining to fix and or to crown, so I decided to have the tooth extracted with my second dentist on the spot... Now I regret my decision but it's too late, the implant journey has begun or at least the decision to go this route. Off the bat, it appears this is very expensive and a long process to completion, it's unsure if I'll need bone graft or whatever else they say. So, as I say I wish I had taken the easy route and had the root canal and crown installed instead even with the failure vs success rate... Next month or so I begin the process of my first implant on my #19 molar if all goes well with my upcoming consultation next week with a Periodontist.... fingers crossed!

[@seanvonlost]

@@feleciawallace8420 So I actually see my dentist on Wednesday to make the decision. Interestingly enough, my dentists actually recommended I just get it pulled... and as soon as he did, I knew I wanted to go the root canal path. I've leaned both ways on this but as you mentioned about the post-extraction process, I don't think I can go through all that. I want to keep my tooth ( as much of the real thing is left) with a nice little crown and just hope it stays around for as long as possible.

[@DiamondPR]

​@@seanvonlostIS ALL GOOD But No. I have rootcanal before ALL GOOD for almost 20 years , GUES WHAT it get infected. It can get infected. Or someone can do a rootcanal and dont work . THEN AFTER ROOTCANAL you have to find a DENTIST SURGEON cause not any dentist extract molar with rootcanal. So is tricky. Now i have to do a rootcanal and am THINKING TO EXTRACT cause what happen to me with the last one. I prefer to extract and then do a bridge THAT THING IS THE LONG RUN AND FOR ME MORE SECURE

[@attie666]

Thanks Whitney 😊 I personally have a very bad experience with the root canal. It severely damaged my pulp and left me in Excruciating pain. I'm contemplating on extraction.

[@angelaschaefer5883]

I am seeing low income dentist. So they have to be pulled instead. I was really upset. But having dentures and being alive. Works for me. Having them pulled is not so bad.

[@nzoomed]

A root canal removes the pulp from the tooth, so there is no pulp remaining to get damaged.

[@DangerRussDayZ6533]

@@nzoomed You can not remove everything. Ask your dentist if they can 100% guarantee that they remove everything (the ligaments), they will tell you they cannot. You will have something rotting in your head and the dead tooth will eventually break.

[@shaneheffernan]

Did u get the tooth removed?

[@attie666]

@@shaneheffernan No, the second root canal worked very well for me. It's been a year, no complaints at all.

[@shad6519]

I did root canal twice on the same tooth and my pain was the same before doing the root canal. Dentist then tells me to check for my sinuses.

[@janetschmidt9032]

How can you get a root canal more than once on the same tooth?

[@shad6519]

@@janetschmidt9032 I DO NOT KNOW, recommended by the Specialist. Thanks 🙏

[@Emerald214]

Just had the first appointment for root canal treament. I was sad because my tooth is dead but sometimes in life, you have to accept the truth and pay for what you've done wrong. Root canal is still better than suffering the pain and the risk your jaw bone will get more infected.

[@sandravargas9082]

Your jawbone can STILL get infected and cause periodontal disease. Happened to me. Now pulling tooth, getting bone graft, implant. Implant in the beginning was a much better option.

[@nealjones84]

@@sandravargas9082 how many teeth did u have planted

[@sweetness2689]

​@@sandravargas9082 it can get infected with an extraction of the tooth as well or just if you get a root canal?

[@IR1S1SY0URF4V]

@@sweetness2689 with extraction they take the whole tooth, root canal, when they get all the decay and dig everything out most likely there will be tiny pieces stuck in there and you not even know until you have severe pain

[@tanyaperales6681]

Why are you sad the root is dead 😂😂

[@Sweetdee28]

I have had both procedures done! It’s best to pull in my opinion!!

[@jamescalifornia2964]

Pull and replace ❓️

[@Sweetdee28]

@@jamescalifornia2964 you can if you have the funds. If it’s a back tooth then I wouldn’t worry about it.

[@shaneheffernan]

My tooth is front tooth and it's a dead tooth so dentist suggested root canal is it worth it and pain free

[@jessicalinbarnett]

@@shaneheffernanit’s pain free you won’t feel anything until the numbness wears off I go back to get my second root canal procedure next month and I’m dreading it😭they did my first side than they’ll do my second one I’m tired of this awful torture

[@shawbrothersgirl2740]

​@@jessicalinbarnettI must have had five extractions in fear of root canals I don't like any type of drilling and even though I get numbed up when they drill I be like ah ouch so for me extractions is better but I'm fearful of root canals I just went to the dentist yesterday and I was told I need to get three extractions because there's no hope for those three teeth that's two on the top and one on the bottom and then there's two teeth on the bottom she says needs to get a root canal I told her I'm terrified then she says that you're going to have to pull it I don't pull all the teeth all at once I made you one at a time and come back the next time but yeah any type of drilling terrifies me I don't like it because I can feel it touching my nerves even though I'm numbed up so what do I do

[@DaileyDoseOfJoseph]

I had that exact situation. Dentist tried a root canal, and it didn't work. There was too much damage, so he pulled it.

[@mathildas757]

Did you get a CT scan before the work to see the bone level?

[@saraandstuartshannon2160]

That’s why you should never let dentist to do your root canal. There’s a specialist for it, it’s called endodontist and they know what to do, sometimes they even do a small operation where they remove a top of the root and bone tissue

[@k_v8420]

My dentist also told me that the best choice is to get a root canal treatment rather than just directly extracting my teeth.... I was glad we have the same opinion because I don't want a missing tooth or replacing fake tooth in my teeth😥

[@fefifofum7]

Consider and inlay and temp filling with a holistic dentist instead

[@XanderShiller]

@@fefifofum7 please elaborate

[@sweetcheeks5775]

They get way more money that way. Of course they’ll tell you to get a root canal

[@floydcage2494]

@@sweetcheeks5775 root canals are better than implants or false teeth

[@JournaHealing]

You should always avoid the root canal. Could cause a lot of health issue. 99% are full of bacteria. I had a bad experience and also other people do. You can write me if you want

[@philschiavone101]

I have tried root canals and they have all failed. So now I am just going with an implant.

[@eleighshabrett205]

my root cannal failed so im getting tooth extraction today!

[@WayPastCool]

Please let us know how it went. My root canal that I got back in 2020 failed and my extraction is on Monday..

[@chrisichicool4336]

I'm going Tuesday for an extraction because my sister says root canals never really work. She's had to get the teeth removed anyways. Im scared😭😭😭😭

[@babygirlloco]

I had two canals that failed and just had them pulled! Both were retreated or re-root canal three times before getting it pulled

[@LTDLimiTeD1995]

2500$ into a root canal that also led to needing a 900$ crown lengthening, and a 1600$ crown, I wish I'd have just gotten one pulled (covered) and gotten an implant when it's covered next year...

[@hjarta86]

I had a root canal recently, boring as hell and no painful at all :)

[@jimc747]

80% of the downsides are cosmetic. Being a demtal hygienist of course shell recommend the most expensive route. O loved the comment of "of well at least i tried if the root canal doesnt work" taking into account that its a 1200$plus procedure with crown and then a couple hundred to extract it if it doesnt work throwing away money. Your teeth shifting is cosmetic. Theres always a chance at bone loss but then again most of us get our wisdom teeth out and they come the same risk. The only real sucky possible outcome is the opposing tooth falling cause then youre bitting your cheek or hurting the surrounding teeth. But then again itll happen if all your teeth line up perfectly only

[@cnnhean]

Thank you for the advice!

[@405Lenny]

I want you to know that I am faced with this decision and I just made an appointment to get a root canal. I did this based on your advice. I trust you!

[@sandravargas9082]

Check out an implant that is much less likely to fail and healthier as well. Pay more up front for LASTING and HEALTHIER results.

[@rikiellia]

Just pull it ! Don’t trust anyone but yourself

[@RiGamerGR]

​@@rikielliaim 16 and getting my second molar pulled

[@galactichand551]

So I was recently shown the tip of a file that had broken off and was left in my teeth pulp 8 years ago. There is a large infection now close to my inferior alveolar nerve. I’m lucky my face isn’t paralyzed. I have an appt. with an endo and honestly, I’m very put off by root canals.

[@xXIsaBeeXx]

I had a root canal done terribly and ended up getting the tooth removed.

[@beverlysmithresumes]

I’m still not clear on the cons of extractions after watching this video. Almost every tooth I’ve had a root canal on has ended up being extracted and I wear a partial on top and bottom. I am now facing having another root canal on a tooth that is part of a bridge and having an the other tooth that is part of that bridge extracted and then having my partial remade. It seems like it would make more sense to pull them both since I’m going to have to have the partial remade anyway and I don’t seem to have a long term success rates with root canals.

[@stoyanyanev2425]

You are so pretty 😊

[@shaneheffernan]

The cons of extraction are that the teeth beside the tooth extracted can widen and leave gaps inbetween your teeth and also the implant can have negative effects on your gums in the future it is very unlikely but the alignment of your teeth will most likely be affected. That said rct failures are minimal but can happen when a tooth that's gone too far can't be saved or an ill treated tooth and terrible work by the dentist rct should always come first over extraction regardless of price or not. The natural teeth is and always will be better.

[@ALxdCr4ftPlays]

Root canal in NZ costs NZ$2,500 and a crown costs another NZ$2,500. Where as an extraction is only NZ$350 (standard) or NZ$550 (surgical). My dentist at Luminos de Silva (Wellington) mentioned a dental implant for ONE tooth costs NZ$9,000, and a bone graft for one tooth area is "a couple of thousand dollars". My densitst mentioned there's an 80% success rate which is better than 50%. I have a 2nd molar left lower that is infected (next to extracted wisdom tooth; but from the OPG my immune system is working hard to stop bacteria from exiting the bottom of tooth. I have no pain yet. Will consider root canal and be in touch with my dentist tomorrow will need to get a loan extension from my bank ANZ if we go root canal. Didn't consider it initially due to the cost of living crisis in New Zealand, even middle class people are struggling financially in NZ. Comments from all over the internet imply its all doom and gloom if you leave a gap in your mouth.

[@PB-mp4rt]

It sounds very expensive, the prices you were quoted. My dentist in Auckland charges $1650 for root canal for molar. $5500 for an implant! It might pay to shop around.

[@nicholashilton2514]

Whitney, I’m sure we would all love to hear: what’s the best tooth to have extracted if you have too? What’s the worst?

[@TeethTalk]

best are the wisdom teeth! we don't need those!!!!

[@ciganyweaverandherperiwink6293]

She deftly avoided answering your second question. She's wise enough to know that none of us need to know the answer-- it would only terrify us and lead to nothing productive, especially if someone waiting extraction on that tooth were to accidentally surf this comment section and see her answer. Yikes!

[@Jesus_is_savior]

she’s a queen

[@notsheepish8304]

@ciganyweaverandherperiwink6293 Obviously, any teeth that are visible when you smile would be the worst.

[@LouElla0628]

"Teeth talk girl" Why here in Canada and US only has 2 options?? RC or extraction??? Dentist or orthodontist always say only this option and not try to save the tooth first?. RC is just killing the nerve and and filling the tooth again basically you'll have a dead tooth in your mouth that can still build up bacteria that can cause more pain. And more complications... an orthodontist told me 2or3 years ago that my tooth is not lasting for 6months because of cavities. Then when I had the chance to go for a vacation in philippines I went to my trusted dentist, she saved my tooth just by removing all the cavities as she can she told me she puts some kind of medication inside my tooth to kill more bacteria and fill it again and my tooth is still good until now! No extraction no roots canal! And I only paid an equivalent of what you pay here in Canada to do an extraction or probably even less!!! Yes I know dentist/Ortho says they always care, but lets be honest here they care more about the money they make than saving your tooth!!! Orthodontist or dentist or whatsoever just look at on their xrays and judge you from that!!! but back home I have my dentist that not only judge on xray but drill your tooth and see it then judge from that if you'll really need extraction or not!

[@princellpalaceoforganizing75]

I have had all my wisdom teeth pulled voluntarily and involuntary and I've had about five other teeth removed I'm used to having tooth extraction the only thing I hate about that is getting numb by the needle other than that My first choice has always been extraction so I won't have to worry about it at no time soon especially somewhere down the line just remove it and get it over with feel so much better afterwards I think I have one scheduled extraction and the rest are cavity feelings yes I want to save my teeth but there are other alternative to replace them if need to be as I stated before this is my personal situation is not for everyone save your teeth by all means if you can but like I said the pain is unlike anything else I have ever experienced so given any chance to have my tooth remove or as she stated amputation perhaps that will be the go too just being honest

[@nancyk5203]

Are you saying that extraction is very painful compared to root canals?

[@catherinekittykat]

It's about the 1000 dollars per crown....Insurance doesn't cover. Thank you for your great videos!

[@AveryCreates]

Thats the situation I'm in. 😭 I got 2 root canals YEARS ago because I borrowed money from family members and was in so much pain. I can't afford the crowns. I really wish with all my heart things were different in the US. 😢

[@catherinekittykat]

@@AveryCreates Yes, It's crazy! I'm sorry you are struggling. I don't have anyone to borrow money. It's not right that our country doesn't care about us having teeth. And I have 2 missing and can't afford to miss another cause everything shifts like dominos....one tooth goes and entire mouth off. And both missing teeth were due to bad dentistry. It's heartbreaking! Now I need a few crowns....but won't be able to, so sad. Best wishes that the angels can give you some pennies from heaven to pay your loan. Hugs

[@ericv5435]

If you get a root canal but no crown, eventually the tooth will break because there's nothing left under the tooth.

[@catherinekittykat]

@@ericv5435 Right! You can't do Root Canal without a Crown. The crowns for teeth that are too bad for repairing, get ground down, and then crown cemented on to save not pulling tooth. I hope that helps. My insurance in the past covered everything. I've been thru both, and had to have crowned root canal pulled cause it kept getting infected from a crown above recemented and kept banging the crowned root canaled tooth below. I had some mercury removed from some other teeth and replaced with the bonding kind, but it's not as strong as metal and wears off and eventually need to nix the bonding fillings and get the teeth grinded down and crowned....UGH! I don't want that! Hope this makes sense. Good luck!

[@charmcaras3161]

Just got my root canal just few hours ago.i loved it.flawless

[@os3986]

Prepare to deal with consequences: slowly deteriorating overall health over the next few years, unexplained nonspecific symptoms, etc. A dead tooth is slowly decaying releasing toxins and being a host to bacteria

[@1Juggbands]

@@os3986bs lol

[@sakuralyn5779]

Wait you feel soon 😅

[@joegrizzly4785]

Why do I feel and have perceptions that dentist and dental personnel are perfect and have perfect and flawless teeth ????

[@TeethTalk]

we don't!!! we are human!! I've had multiple cavities in my life!

[@coyoteman2158]

Watching this two years after having two extractions done, having a bridge put in bc of teeth shifting 😂. I can’t have a root canal done, I’ve had bad experiences just from having fillings done, my anxiety will not let me have a root canal so my dentist recommended extractions

[@waal4276]

I've had 2 root canal treatments, and everything went so well. I don't even have crowns on them as of now, but my dentist does recommend that i get that, but i'm not sure if i wanna have crowns on. And the procedure didn't hurt with the first tooth, but my second hurt a lot. After giving me like 4-5 extra shots of numbing, it finally numbed up.

[@VachoThor13]

Definitely get a crown on your root canal tooth. It protects it from breaking in the near future!

[@AveryCreates]

I've had 2 root canals on the right side. I've grown accustomed to doing all my chewing on my left because of it, and I've had them uncapped for years. Not because I don't want to, but because I do not have $1,000 per tooth. 😢😭 If you have the means, get your crowns.

[@saraandstuartshannon2160]

@@AveryCreates you should get them abroad, even with flights you will pay less

[@susanwjoh0re735]

YOU ARE gonna suffer from chronic fatigue in a few years. extract the tooth.

[@khawajajodat8763]

Yes true in pakistan one tooth implant with crown cost from 225 to 400 US $. Come to pakistan for best treatment...

[@insaneinsomnia2944]

Can i just tell anyone frantically searching for root canal videos is that they are painless honestly,i hadnt been the dentist in years. I went as was in horrific pain and i went into dentist sobbing due to the fear but pls find a dentist you feel good qith and trust is key!i look forward to going dentist now and so far have had a teeth cleaning,couple of fillings and a root canal and now il be getting an extraction and implants and am excited for my journey

[@СергейСиница-щ9к]

I'm confused that this is even a debate. I've had a couple of root canals in my molars and never had any problems with those teeth since then. No dentist has ever even suggested extracting my teeth as an alternative, it sounds just crazy. I live in Kiev, Ukraine and it cost me less then $150 per tooth. Is it really that expensive in the US that many people can't afford it?

[@chrisichicool4336]

Mines going to cost over $ 2000 Canadian 🙄😏

[@George-xb5ey]

4136 aud for me

[@MxCartney_Lou]

I haven’t been to the dentist in 5 years my mother didn’t take me (since 2017), and I have cardiac issues…..and now I’m having a really hard time trying to find help…. I was FINALLY able to get an xray…..and I need extractions, root canals, and fillings on 17 of them….it’s really freaking me out, currently waiting on the referral to get to the specialist. I’m getting really impatient…..I just wish paperwork would go through….(I need extraction on my wisdom teeth)

[@jamescalifornia2964]

Be careful of infection . Rinse with peroxide and salt 👌

[@michaeldent1684]

I think you changed my mind . I heard a bad experience of someones root canal experience and i told my dentist i decided to have an extraction, shes was like oh ok. The last two weeks i was in a lot of pain , now its calmed down a bit. Obviously the reason for toothache your nerves are dying or you got an abscess.

[@topshooter7357]

Just came from having a root canal and the dentist cracked my tooth and then blamed it on a filing that I received somewhere else after working on my root canal 🦷 for an hr and a half

[@rxopie64]

But it’s still a dead tooth in your mouth dead things shouldn’t be left in or on the body correct?

[@claudioklaus2642]

Root canals can kill you silently. There's a documentary here on KZbin named "Root Cause". All 98% of root canals go bad over the years, and bacteria gets to your bloodstream from your dead teeth, causing all sorts of havoc in your body, from fatigue to cancer, and heart problems.

[@lekeishajackson3131]

I just got a root canal Monday (first visit). I have been in excruciating pain! I have been vomiting. I ended up in the ER. I needed more than OTC's to manage the pain. I have to go back on Monday and was told that if I am still in pain, they will pull the tooth. I keep seeing stuff online saying that it wasn't supposed to be painful but this experience has been absolutely horrible! Did something go wrong? Here I am almost a week later and I'm still in pain. I called the office but no one answered the phone. I left a voicemail but no one called me back. I kinda don't even want to go back. Now that I'm watching your videos, I feel like I received poor care.

[@shaneheffernan]

Exact same thing as me pain is excruciating after my 1st part of rct just 3 days ago what happened after with you?

[@BodyRocker9]

Your dentist may have missed a canal or didn’t clean it all the way

[@pikabrook3724]

I would've loved a root canal over the extraxtion, but in my experience root canals are more than double and sometimes triple the cost of the extraction (~$2600 vs ~$900) and the bone implant to prevent the spacing was rather cheap

[@Gameonly-ytsiva]

Thank god! Now i realised that my dentist is trustworthy, Yesterday i went to his clinic and he examined me, then he said that it can be treated with root canal. I wasn't sure whether its right choice but he incist that it can be the right choice. Yet he gave me the time to decide extraction or root canal. Tomorrow I'm going for the root canal process. Thanks for the video

[@Gameonly-ytsiva]

I had my first visit for RCT, it went good.

[@charmtantra]

Pls update

[@Gameonly-ytsiva]

Im waiting for the final crown procedure... Everything went well ,so for, no pain as i got anesthesia. My doctor really good at his procedure. He charge 5000rs for this treatment.

[@thracian2072]

I just got my first extraction ever last week of a molar that the endodontist started a root canal on, but didn't finish it due to a crack he said was very close to the root and couldn't guarantee how long my tooth would be viable if the root canal was completed. So he sealed it up and gave me a choice of seeing a periodontist to decide which way to go. Of course the periodontist I went to wanted to extract, and now I'm kicking myself for not giving the tooth another chance and going the drastic route. What's done is done, but I regret letting myself get talked into the extraction.

[@ozb10]

It'd be nice if there was a video on how to live with a root canal. And how to keep it healthy, since there is no nerve down there.

[@KIRAN603]

15 FEB 2024 - Watching this video I decided to go for re root canal treatment again. I will keep you posted on the progress.

[@yoi423]

Please look up the downside of root canal treatments and the link with heart attacks.

[@FabianGuerreros]

@@yoi423 not sure where your info is coming from, but root canals don’t cause that. Infections can cause problems as such though.

[@KIRAN603]

30 April 2024 Re-Root canal completed since last 45 days no pain

[@Muhammed-e2o]

Now what bro, I wanna make a decision in 3 days...reply to me please should I or ?​@@KIRAN603

[@mybostonlife.8682]

The dentist specialist make a lot of money!!!

[@DavidBLo100]

very informative. Thank you.

[@kangarooninja2594]

This video makes me feel like I'm being sold rather than informed.

[@TeethTalk]

I can assure you that my video was purely meant to be informational. Since I’m not a provider who performs extractions or root canals, I have no reason to promote one over the other. My goal was to provide balanced information to help people understand their options and encourage viewers to consult with their own dentist to determine what’s best for their unique situation. I always emphasize the importance of personalized care because every case is different! Hope this helps!

[@kangarooninja2594]

@@TeethTalk Well, it's not unheard of for creators to get paid to promote something they aren't directly involved with. Travel vloggers get paid by tourism boards to hype travel destinations, and political parties pay creators to hype political candidates. And the fact that you have a link in your description with 60% off offer for dental work makes it all a bit suspicious. But if you insist that you aren't being paid to promote any particular procedure and this is purely your opinion with no input from the company paying you, I'll take your word for it. Cheers.

[@scottthomas3792]

Extraction is a lot cheaper...pretty much discussion over. Painful tooth is gone, problem resolved.

[@cheehee808_]

Downside to root canals are the root canal teeth arent as durable as your live teeth. Dont be eating popcorn or hard nuts n stuff. Other than that as long as you have a dentist u trust, its no different than a slightly more involved cavity. Ive had multiple done cause ive neglected my teeth at times in life and theyve all held up except for 1 crown that broke after like 8 years or so. My dentist redid it for a fraction of the price so it definitely pays to find someone whos solid and stands behind their work. I been seeing the same dentist since around 2010 or so. In terms of pain, the most pain from the procedure is the numbing at the beginning. I just look away from the needle and its not bad at all. If you have extreme tooth pain, you will be super relieved once they numb you up and remove the root. Its amazing

[@badjaeaux]

no root canal, no extraction, had my tooth for two years now, pain only lasted few days, two dentists wanted to extract it, glad i saved it

[@sukhrajgrewal1913]

So u don't want to remove it.. Even after at the all pain... Does the doctor says that it is okay for u to be like this?

[@leannshort2211]

It actually DOES NOT save you time and money if later down the road you start to have debilitating health issues from having a root canal. I’m not just talking about “failed” root canals either. There are plenty of “successful” root canals that later start to cause horrible health issues with some people. Not saying that everyone with root canals will experience this happening to them, depends on how robust your immune system is. That being said, I have had health issues for 10+ years after getting my root canals. After Covid in April 2021 my immune system tanked and my symptoms were made 100x worse! It’s now Nov 2023 and I’m still suffering! After many years and much reading and researching on my own I thought it best to seek out a Biological Dentist. I will be getting these removed ASAP!! Also waiting on testing to see if any jawbone cavitations were found. Don’t mess around with root canals. Do your own research and diligently seek answers! Most regular dentists are more often than not going to tell you to try to save the tooth. It’s not worth saving once it’s dead, and rotting with toxic bacteria in your mouth!! 😒🤦🏻‍♀️🤬

[@mb6845]

Hi, did you remove them ? do you feel better now ? Im in the same situation now

[@lshulman58]

under what conditions would a root canal FAIL? How long can I WAIT to get the root canal done? Is there any way to clear up the root infection less drastically (antibiotics? warm salt water rinse?)

[@ranganathprahlad]

Thank you very much for your genuine advice ❤

[@JustJessMN]

I get the remaining few molars extracted in a week and a half… they cannot be saved. The dentist said I need a root canal on EACH of the remaining 18 teeth I’ll have. I have finally made the decision to opt for a full mouth of extractions. I’ve had bad teeth due to neglect my whole life. I take all blame.

[@weirdthingstoeat7198]

It's funny. She tells us that we have a "choice". But in *REALITY* .. the *Dentist* ALWAYS makes the decision. Not once did my dentist say .. What would *YOU* like??? An extraction or a root canal??? They *NEVER* gave me that option. They just tell me, we have to extract your teeth.

[@TeethTalk]

sometimes there is no choice if the tooth can not be saved with a root canal. there's always a choice if the tooth is able to get a root canal. but if there's not enough tooth left for a root canal, then an extraction is usually the only choice. like I said in the video -- this video discussion was only for when there is a choice. hope this helps!

[@ramindavani]

I will just add one thing here and that is the fact that 50% of root canals fail and they will either need a retreat or extraction. Being that said I will always go with the root canal first.

[@TeethTalk]

ahhhh it's only around 5% that may fail! hope this helps: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4784145/

[@bbb911]

@@TeethTalk ITs more than you think

[@ciganyweaverandherperiwink6293]

Thank you for this video-- I really valued hearing your professional opinion on this topic. Thanks Whitney!💖

[@TeethTalk]

thank you for watching :)

[@braddion6406]

​@@TeethTalkhey whiteny can you let me know do root canals hurt after the procedure is done? I've have one while back when I was a kid and during and after the procedure I had pain but only for one day it that common for all root canal procedures or is it different for everyone

[@susanvelez6534]

I had a root canal 20 years ago went to my cleaning and my root canal back tooth was infected I had no idea my dentist said they can not replace a root canal so they will have to remove it. Oh and I had NO CAVITIES Should I go to another dentist. My extraction is in January. Do you read these comments? Please advise

[@vee7747]

Get a second opinion. Root canal retreatment is another option.

[@443Trippy]

I’m getting extraction done this month actually in like a week. Tooth was is pain for about 2 weeks stopped than random sharp pains would happen out of no where, the roots are dead from the cavity, went go get xrayed dentist told me it’s way to late, I’m gonna go ahead and push back the appointment and go see 2-3 dentist for more opinions as you said it’s better to try than to get the extraction and pay 5k for a implant

[@leestaton1697]

sometimes after a tooth extraction you can get what is called a dry scocket wich can be a little pain full

[@LoLawliet5864]

I want full implants, my teeth have never been cared for and they are beyond repair for me. I have severe PTSD and anything other than ripping them out completely makes me nauseous. The idea of a root canal makes my stomach hurt. I can't wait to have this tooth out and someday all of them.

[@jlamb2760]

Just had a root canal today on my 2nd molar and it WAS painful because the endo hit a vessel when numbing, socialized all over the office so long that the numbing started to wear off before he managed to get back to me (I felt him digging in the roots by the end), and also sent a fair amount of bleach down my throat when cleaning out the tooth. The tooth is cracked and he said that crack extends to a point where it's "questionable." He gave me the option of either stopping and going back to the dentist to extract it, or continuing on with the root canal. He said, if it were his tooth, he'd go with the canal and crown, but that he just wasn't sure if I'd get 1-2 years out of it or, best case scenario, 10 years out of it. I chose to continue with the root canal and crown, but am worried now as I don't want to eventually lose the tooth. :( Dental problems suck.

[@scouty75]

I had the same exact experience yesterday. Crack is below the gum line. It was like a 50/50 chance. I chose the Root canal, because I had an extraction 13 years ago and left the hole. I would not be able to do that if I got this new problem tooth extracted. I really dont want an inplant. I am aware it might fail.

[@jamescalifornia2964]

Same with me . Always good to save the tooth when possible. 👍

[@mitchy450]

@@jamescalifornia2964 wake up its gonna kill you from other disease REMOVE ROOT CANAL AT ALL COST

[@mnimpezagira]

Thank you so much I was about to remove my tooth now I am going for root canal

[@prathamidha19]

Really informative!! I’ve always been confused about choosing the right dental procedure but now i have a fair idea !! Great work!!

[@jefferykazimer]

I went to an entodontist for my root canal in Feb 2024, Tooth #18. I got the root canal done, and my normal dentist couldn't get my Crown appointment until Dec 2024. Mid April my root canal tooth got infected, and was on anti-biotics for 10 days. Forward to early May, I ate a tortilla chip, and that tooth cracked right down the middle, it broke in 3 places.... I ended up getting it pulled. It cost me about 1500$ for everything. I should of just got it pulled, but I wanted to "try" to save my tooth... it failed miserably. Never again will I get a root canal.

[@barbaragurl1769]

I went to my dentist who sent me to enodontist to do root canal. He couldn't get me numb enough and my choices were to come back and try again, get knocked out and 3rdly have it pulled. I had it pulled it was considered a failed root canal.

[@revathis171]

I had root canal treatment before a year now my dentist saying to extract the tooth

[@mitchy450]

because it kills people but many dentist still doin the fraud ?

[@edmonddantes9255]

❤❤❤She is adorable, I dont even have any tooth problems😂😂

[@bbb911]

This video is rather more of a marketing strategy for profit at the cost of people's fear than a healthy solution to better their overall health. Root canals are not better than implants and titanium implants are not better or worse than root canals. Speaking on experience and on a health level. Just because you want to "save your tooth " that is drilled to a nub. And you still have to replace it with a crown. So is it really saving your tooth when it's practically dead and discolored if the crown eventually falls off? Dead teeth still in your gums are collecting more toxins & Bacteria that spread through your bone and into your bloodstream possibly causing unnecessary diseases. Root canals only remove the nerve to rid of the pain. They do not extend the surgery by removing the primordial ligaments in between the bone and gum, having a higher risk of infection. I highly suggest looking up biological dentistry and how its practices differ from conventional ones.

[@groovefretboard]

I got a root canal infected tooth pulled and put a bone graph in there. I’m getting an implant. Based on my experience molar root canals are so bad and it feels so uncomfortable with cap. Tiny stump with this bulky crown. It feels so unnatural and bulky. I have 2 k9 root canals that are ok. There lighter only 1 root. I’m considering getting them out and doing all Implants. Root canals are dirty. It’s a dead tooth leaching toxins. It’s not good. I’m over it. Why not get an implant?? Atleast it’s not a dead tooth leaching toxins. It feels like a diseased dead stump that’s infected putting pressure on the gums

[@Milner62]

That's where I'm at now. Tooth I'm having pulled in the morning was drilled and filled when I was a kid. Years back the filling got loose but ignored it didn't have time or money to deal with it. Eventually the tooth broke and filling fell out. No issues so business as usual till this past week started with a throbbing pain in my jaw thought it was phantom pains from one of my surgical wisdom tooth removals so popped some pain pills and ignored. Now a few days later the tooth has a pressure feeling in the jaw below the tooth like it's infected or something. Either way the tooth is coming out not going to waste time with a root canal.

[@carlosh8502]

So my dentist did a root canal but at the very end he told me something is wrong with my nerve so I might end up losing my tooth (#14) Such a double whammy

[@poopenshnapples7160]

Great video, thank you!

[@TeethTalk]

thank you for watching!

[@justinmay3959]

Im usually not one to comment. But heres my experience. SHE IS RIGHT! Ive had multiple people around me with failed root canals and got told to extract. My dentist said he recommends a root canal and so as she said. I figured id do it and if it fails, at least I tried. But during the root canal there were like 2 or three quick moments of some pain, but honestly it was mostly pain free! Worst part is laying there for so long haha your neck will hurt worse than your mouth.. Anyway, I had no pain after the procedure either. Then I go for my first appointment for a crown in a few weeks and I'm excited! LISTEN TO YOUR TRUSTED DENTIST! they have your best interest at heart! I'm so glad I got mine done

[@robertjamestaylor9261]

Of course he told you to root canal, if it gets infected, and it will sooner or later, you will pay double price for re-root, and the process will repeat again. Dentist have your best interest at heart the same way pharmaceutical companies do, you're a walking breathing wallet to them

[@justinmay3959]

@@robertjamestaylor9261 well, i didnt want it pulled, and go through implant.. So this is going perfectly for me so far. Ive known 3 people who had root canals last their entire life from their 20s.. So no, it will not surely be infected.. But every body is different and every situation is different

[@ciganyweaverandherperiwink6293]

@@robertjamestaylor9261 I don't like the idea that root canals are only supposed to be good for around 5 to 10 years anyway: to discover that I need something redone when I'm on holiday abroad and I wake up in a hotel room in a foreign country in excruciating sudden pain...what a way to find out I need a root canal treatment completely redone. I can't imagine finding out any other way than through pain (REALLY BAD PAIN) that I need to get a tooth treatment totally redone. I wish more dentists and these videos would clarify this and more people would share their stories in comment sections too. It would really put my mind at ease.

[@kathleenm8721]

@@ciganyweaverandherperiwink6293 ur so right . I just had one done and it truly wasn’t worth it . This pain just 3 weeks after isn’t ok. It’s the worth nerve pain I’ve ever felt . Worse then anything ever seriously

[@ciganyweaverandherperiwink6293]

@@kathleenm8721 Oh nooooo! I'm so sorry to hear about this. I hope you find a way to sort this out, what misery. 🤕

[@mmmitchell6887]

Why has the technology and cost Not improved or reduced in decades??? Outrageous professional stagnation.

[@agauerm]

Had a silent infection inside my tooth that I recently discovered. Never felt any discomfort, anything that would indicate that something serious was happening inside my mouth. My dentist told me that the infection is so advanced it already ate some bone around the tooth. If doing a root canal treatment, he gave me a 30% chance of success and 70% chance of having to remove the tooth in up to 5 years. I think the best choice it to just remove it and have an implant.

[@saraandstuartshannon2160]

I had a root canal disaster that costed me £1000 and it failed. The worst thing was that after it failed, my dentist started to avoid me and said he is busy. I got an appointment with entodontist who has redone my root canal. After that, tooth was like new. Lesson? Never let a dentist do your root canals. There’s specialist for it! Go to entodontist without hesitation regardless on price difference. It’s worth it and will save your tooth and any additional complications.