Molar root canal treatment vs. extraction
Saving your natural tooth with root canal treatment is typically less traumatic and costs less over time than extracting the tooth and replacing it with an artificial one. Replacing an extracted tooth (for example with an implant, bridge, or partial) usually involves additional procedures and cost, and an implant process can take approximately 6–12 months.
Save the tooth (root canal + crown)
Preserves your natural tooth and jaw bone, fewer appointments, and generally lower total cost.
Extract & replace
Extraction plus an implant or bridge — more procedures, longer timeline, and typically higher total cost.
Ask our team for a cost comparison specific to your tooth and insurance. We’ll help you understand your options.