Cracked tooth and deep pocket - extraction?

March 8, 2017
Asked By:petuniae26 in Warrington, PA

I have a previously root canaled tooth (no crown yet) that has become abcessed and was told it has a big crack and 9mm pocket and it needs to be extracted and an implant done. The tooth does not hurt, nor does the gum, however I realize things can progress quickly without warning. Is my only option extraction?

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