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Root canal vs dental implant: how to choose the right option

  When a tooth is badly decayed or infected, there are usually two ways forward: save it with a root canal, or remove it and replace it with a dental implant. Both are proven treatments, but they solve the problem differently. This guide compares them on cost, time and durability so patients can have a clearer conversation with their dentist. The simple difference A root canal saves the natural tooth. The dentist removes the infected pulp from inside, cleans and seals the canals, and protects the tooth with a crown. An implant does the opposite. The damaged tooth is removed, and a titanium post is placed in the jawbone to hold an artificial tooth. So one option keeps the existing tooth, and the other replaces it. Quick comparison Factor Root canal Dental implant Keeps natural tooth Yes No, it is replaced Treatment time One or two visits Several months, including healing Cost Lower Higher Procedure Less invasive Minor surgery Longevity Many years with a crown Can last decades When a...