What are the pros and cons of a dental implant versus a root canal?

Question

What are the pros and cons of a dental implant versus a root canal?

Answer 1

Each case is different. Sometimes one is called for, sometimes the other. You need to let your dentist decide. Check out this:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article...

btw, root canals are not as bad as most people think. Generally, you feel better as soon as the first stage is complete!

Answer 2

You need to visit with your dentist about this. When having a root canal you are trying to save the tooth. A dental implant is put in to replace a missing tooth. Not everybody is a candidate for an implant also. Your dentist would be able to let you know your options better for a specific tooth.

Answer 3

Hello...Ahhhh...What is the Pro or Con with an Implant verses a root canal...Ok, try this on for size...If you get a successful root canal you still have a permanent tooth in place and the cost will be around $1500 with a crown if required...On the other hand an Implant will first require an extraction, then placement of the Implant post, then the placement of a crown over the post...Cost will be about $4000.00 up..Also, keeping a root canal tooth is  far better percentage choice than an Implant...There are no test that can determine ahead of time if your body will accept the implant post....Good luck and I wish you well.