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        I need my first root canal. Two different dentists have given me their opinion. The tooth became a cavity, a piece of the tooth broke off and since it's a premolar, I don't want to have a missing tooth. I don't want a root canal. I've researched for the past two days and root canals can lead to dangerous infections, heart disease and cancer. The root is basically bleached clean, but the infection still exists underneath. It is a dead tooth; the problem isn't really solved but rather covered up. http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2012/02/18/dangers-of-root-canaled-teeth.aspx
    I have dental insurance that will cover a bridge at 50%. A dental implant is likely about $4,000 and I'll have to pay almost all of that. A removable tooth is an option and is very inexpensive but probably not a long term solution. Cost is a factor, but I want to consider all options. A bridge requires shaving the two teeth next to the infected tooth and it will need to be replaced in ten years or so. A bridge might need to be replaced sooner if a cavity forms on the teeth supporting the bridge. What should I do? [/quote]

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