I had one pulled a few months ago and getting an implant. Same cost as the root canal and when she pulled it out she said it was best decision as tooth would of probably craked during the root canal procedure. As for pricing, where I go from root to implant is about same cost.

don't be a pussy, root canals aren't that bad, it's a bit unpleasent having your mouth stretched open for 30 mins, but it's not really painful at all... :2 cents:

Dentures take a lot of getting used to - and the experience of getting all the extractions done is a helluva thing to go through. Not to be gross about it - but they had to literally shatter all mine during the extractions...which left tooth and bone shards working their way out through the gumline for more than six months after the procedure. Wasn't much fun, I'll tell ya'.

Yikes, my dad had his done in the 90's and 5 days after the procedure was gumming the shit out of steak. :1orglaugh

Ahh the age old pull it out or leave it in question.

I haven't had one in over 25 years...I miss it.
;-)

I've had a few done - over 20 years ago. Still fine.

A friend of mine met a dude who had a rotten teeth fetish. :disgust

I hope I never do!

a friend of mine had this done a month or so ago. i saw him on new years and damn...it looks painful! he still no dentures or anything (says hes getting them in cuba...hes crazy). i couldn't even imagine going through that.

Your body may reject the implant, so its not an 100% guaranteed solution

50 root canals...

I enjoy all my root canals.

That would suck! :Oh crap

That can happen with dental implants? Had no idea. :helpme

pretty rare though, maybe effects 5%... (but that includes diabetics, smokers, 80 year olds with poor health, etc)
so if you don't belong to any of these high risk groups, your odds are pretty good :thumbsup

I've been extremely lucky. Never even had a cavity.

Wish I had your teeth lol :pimp

Still, do yourself a big favor and buy some of that oral cleanser I mentioned. Trust me on this one, it kills infections. The bad stuff can't survive in the presence of oxygen which is why it hurts deep. Using the oral cleanser/rinse brings oxygen down deep and you'll never have a severe toothache ever again. It's not some BS gimmick that just numbs you for 5 minutes, it's an actual solution to a problem before it gets as bad as yours did this time.
If you need severe pain to get things done, then don't use it.

I've had the tooth removed already as the doc said it was best, but I'll look into that stuff. is it good to use even if you have no teeth pain ya know to keep from infections and stuff? Because I'm down for using it.

Thanks for the suggestion. :thumbsup

Day 2 after surgery and I only needed 1 pain med and I really didn't NEED it, but I took it before bed just incase I had any pain as the numbness didn't wear completely off by then.

Normal day for me today.

I have had two, and now scheduled for a 3rd. I would not say "enjoy" is in the volcab in that regard.

I just had a crown done, but they said the pain I am feeling has something to do with the nerve being exposed, or a crack or some shit. So they basically now have to go in through the new crown, do a root canal, and then repair the crown. They were hoping to avoid doing the root canal, but no such luck considering the pain.

Another $1000.00 for the "enjoyment".

:disgust

I've been told multiple times a tooth had to be pulled only to go to a specialist and have the tooth saved. Lots of bad dentists out there. Not trying to salt the wound. Just food for thought next time. :)

Anyway I'm glad you got it taken care of.

lot of people here don't bush teeth ???