A few years ago I opted for tooth extractions as apposed to root canals. My dentist did not recommend rc. He said you end up losing the tooth usually. so I am missing my back 3 teeth on one side.

Then last year I needed 2 root canals on the other side. i opted for the root canals trying to SAVE the teeth. I really don't want to lose teeth on the other side....I can only chew on one side as it was.

So I got the root canals, then crowns. So far, so good. I chew gingerly and am keeping my fingers crossed. I hope they last longer than it is taking me to pay them off!!!

Getting old really sucks sometimes!!!