There are a number of circumstances that will point a patient towards a root canal or dental extractions in Chicago. The considerations are affordability, the visibility of the tooth, discomfort and success rate. Regardless of the treatment choice the patient must also consider what else is involved. A root canal is typically followed by the placement of a crown while after a tooth has been extracted the patient may opt for a dental implant.
In many cases a patient’s financial situation will play a significant part in the choice made. Even if the patient has dental insurance a root canal followed by a porcelain crown can cost significantly more than dental extractions in Chicago. On the other hand, a dental implant is also expensive and quite time consuming.
Even if the patient can afford the more expensive treatment it is always best to let the dentist offer his suggestion based on knowledge and experience. Most dentists are in favor of saving the tooth if at all possible and having a root canal will achieve this goal. Even though saving the tooth is a goal, the dentist also knows when an extraction is really the best solution. If the tooth is broken off at the gum line or there is significant pain caused by damage to the tooth the dentist may very well suggest and extraction as it will instantly eliminate the pain and there may be no other viable option.
In some cases the patient has the choice of weighing the cost of the treatment against the visibility aspect. If the tooth in question is located in the front of the mouth and it will be very noticeable if it is not there then a root canal and porcelain crown may be the solution. On the other hand if the tooth is located in the back of the jaw where it will not be visible then extraction may be the better choice.
When a tooth has been extracted, regardless of the location the teeth that are located either side of the extraction site will move toward the gap. This is something that should be considered regardless of the location of the extraction. If the dentist feels the root canal route is best then the natural tooth will remain; if on the other hand the tooth is removed then the patient should consider a bridge or a dental implant. A bridge is quite acceptable when the extraction is not visible but should it be in the front then a dental implant is by far the better solution.
