I have a cracked molar, #18 I believe. What is better: to just pull it and be done, or crown with root canal?

June 29, 2017
Asked By:karenamilner in waxahachie, tx

It had been bothering me before but they could not tell what was wrong with it during my cleaning last month. Then eating last night, OUCH! I went to the dentist today and the dentist wants to do a root canal and crown. That is $$. I said just pull, it is in the back on bottom, not like it is up front to be ugly. Yes it did hurt, but is a root canal totally needed?

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July 6, 2017

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June 30, 2017

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June 30, 2017

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July 3, 2017

Answer: Crown

July 3, 2017

Answer: Crown

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