Root canal vs extraction — which is cheaper long-term?

By Dr. Prasanna · BDS, MDS, FIOI (USA), PhD · Urban Smiles Dental Care, Chembur East.

Is a root canal cheaper than an extraction long-term?

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Upfront cost — both procedures

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What happens after extraction (the hidden cost)

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Bone resorption + adjacent-tooth drift

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Replacement options when you extract

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Implant cost vs RCT + crown cost over 20 years

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When extraction is genuinely the right call

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What we recommend, by tooth type

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FAQs

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Related at Urban Smiles

• Root Canal Treatment
• Tooth Extractions
• Dental Implants

FAQs

Is a root canal cheaper than an extraction long-term?

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