tooth decayed to gums? root canal or extraction?

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one of my teeth in the very back upper left has practically decayed to the gums. you can see inside the tooth and everything. anyway, a few months ago i was told it was a decayed cavity and they would just put a temporary filling in to see if it held well and if so, just fill it up. but if it got infected they would do a root canal. but i never went back because i got busy with many things, really not an excuse but i just didnt go. im also really afraid to go, im only 16 and might get a permanent tooth pulled!!! anyway, if the choice comes up, should i get a root canal or extraction? give me pros & cons of each if you can, and which is the worst pain on a scale from 1-10? this is happening tomorrow, im so nervous and embarrased that it even got this far :(

MeMa · Accepted Answer

I think it's always best to get a root canal and a crown vs. having a tooth extracted.

The pain level for root canal and crown is probably a 2 - and that's only because of the novacaine injections.  

The pain level for a tooth extraction is probably a 5 or more.  You run the risk of developing a dry socket and then the pain level can reach an 8 or 9.

I urge you to get a root canal and crown.

Good Luck!
:-)

? · Answer

If your dentist will be "knocking" you out, you ont feel a thing. I had a tooth pulled that was pretty bad, and they only gave me nitrous...what they did was got a hold of the toth and gently wiggled it then it proceeded to come out! Didn't take more than an hour!

Anon · Answer

Don't worry, I'm like you but sadly we don't have insurance and I'm worried I might get really sick and I'm only 13!! Good luck though 

Kat~

soisitok · Answer

Just have it pulled, it sounds like there is no saving it.

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