Root Canal vs Extraction: Which Is Right for Your Tooth? 🦷 Facing a painful or damaged tooth and wondering whether to save it or remove it? Here's what every patient in South Delhi should know before deciding. Root Canal Treatment (RCT) — Save the Tooth RCT removes the infected pulp while keeping your natural tooth intact. It's the preferred option whenever the tooth structure can be preserved. ✅ Preserves your natural tooth ✅ Maintains normal bite & jaw alignment ✅ No gap, no bone loss over time ✅ Often completed in a single sitting ✅ Lasts 15+ years with proper care Tooth Extraction — Last Resort Extraction is recommended only when the tooth is beyond repair — severe fracture below the gum line, advanced bone loss, or extensive decay. ⚠️ Leaves a gap requiring an implant or bridge ⚠️ Can cause neighboring teeth to shift ⚠️ Gradual jawbone loss in the extraction area ⚠️ Higher long-term cost (implant + crown) The verdict? Modern endodontics saves teeth that would have been extracted a decade ago. At Dr. Tooshar'z Multispeciality Dental Clinic, our specialists use rotary endodontics, apex locators, and digital imaging to determine the right treatment — and in most cases, your natural tooth can be saved. Signs you should get evaluated immediately: Persistent toothache or throbbing pain Sensitivity to hot/cold that lingers Swollen gums or facial swelling Cracked or deeply decayed tooth Don't let a treatable tooth become an extraction. Get an expert opinion first. South Delhi | Speak to our Dentist today.