The Big Question Every Patient Asks
When a tooth is severely damaged or infected, you have two options: save it with a root canal or remove it with an extraction. At Dent Health in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, our patients ask this question almost daily.
The short answer? A root canal is almost always the better choice - and here is exactly why.
Root Canal: Saving Your Natural Tooth
A root canal removes the infected pulp from inside your tooth while preserving the outer structure. The tooth is then sealed and protected with a crown.
Advantages
- Keeps your natural tooth - nothing functions better
- Prevents bone loss that happens after extraction
- No gap in your smile
- One-time cost (no implant or bridge needed later)
- 95%+ success rate at Dent Health
Cost in Hyderabad₹3,000 - ₹12,000 (plus ₹2,000 - ₹15,000 for crown)
Recovery24-48 hours of mild sensitivity
Tooth Extraction: When Removal Is Necessary
Extraction removes the entire tooth. It is faster and cheaper upfront - but creates problems down the line.
When extraction is the right choice
- Tooth is cracked vertically below the gum line
- Severe periodontal disease with bone loss
- Tooth is broken beyond repair
- Wisdom tooth causing crowding or infection
Hidden costs of extraction
- Dental implant to replace: ₹25,000 - ₹75,000
- Bridge to replace: ₹6,000 - ₹45,000
- Bone grafting if delayed: ₹5,000 - ₹15,000
- Adjacent teeth shift, causing bite problems
Cost Comparison
| Factor | Root Canal + Crown | Extraction + Implant |
|---|---|---|
| Upfront Cost | ₹5,000 - ₹27,000 | ₹2,000 - ₹5,000 |
| Replacement Cost | None needed | ₹25,000 - ₹75,000 |
| Total Cost | ₹5,000 - ₹27,000 | ₹27,000 - ₹80,000 |
| Treatment Time | 1-3 visits | 3-6 months (with implant) |
| Bone Preservation | Yes | No (bone loss begins) |
