Hopefully Bryanna will be around to help sort out what all these doctors are telling you. No wonder you are confused. I too am 60 and have no insurance caught between pulling and root canal. You have more issues as you are getting so many opinions that are different from each other. I do indeed understand your situation. You are stuck until you get several doctors to agree on the corrrect proceedure in your case. Post to Bryanna, and she may be able to better direct you on such confusing information. I am not a good patient eithor, and have many fears. Please keep coming back and posting and this dear lady on site may be able to help with the mix of suggestions you are getting from the professionals. So sorry you have gone though so much. No fun at all! ginnie