When a Tooth Hurts: How Dentists Decide Between Root Canal and Extraction
A toothache is not automatically a root canal or extraction case. Dentists first use the history, exam, and X-rays to find the source, then weigh the options.
A toothache is not automatically a root canal or extraction case. Dentists first use the history, exam, and X-rays to find the source, then weigh the options.
A sore tooth does not automatically mean root canal treatment or extraction. Learn how dentists use exam findings and x-rays to decide what comes next.
A cracked tooth or broken filling does not always mean same-day care, but the right first steps can help protect the area before your visit.
Severe tooth pain often needs the right dental diagnosis and treatment, not antibiotics alone. Learn when a root canal may help, when antibiotics usually do not, and which warning signs need urgent assessment.
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