Hi All

I need some help.

I had a root canal on tooth number 26 (sort of in the top middle) eight years ago.

I only put a crown on it about 5 years later I did the root canal (about 3 years ago)

Now, currently, abscess has formed on the gum next to tooth 26.

I have gone to my dentist and he thinks the chances of saving the tooth are slim. My general dentist recommends pulling the tooth and putting an implant in. My dentist has told me in his opinion a retreatment root canal has such a low chance that he is not willing to undergo the procedure.

However, my dentist has told me that if I wish to ensure that the tooth is not savable and for my own piece of mind, I can see an endodontist who will perform retreatment root canal if in his opinion it can be saved.

Now my only question is...should I get the endodontist's opinion (which will cost me a few hundred dollars just to get his opinion) or should I just pull the tooth and stick with my dentist's recommendation (without getting a second opinion)?

The rest of my teeth are in good health. From what I have been reading retreatment root canals do not have a high success rate, but in your position, would you get the endodontist's opinion first, or just pull the tooth?

I'm looking for the most viable long term option, because honestly, after I am done with the root canal, it is going to cost me close to the entire removal procedure after the crown is put on it to.

Thanks in advance