The short answer from experts (including the [American Association of Endodontists](https://www.aae.org/)): 

Saving your natural tooth with a root canal is usually the better long-term choice when possible. 

Here's why: 

1. Keeps your natural tooth for better bite, chewing, and jawbone health; 

2. Prevents shifting of other teeth;  

3. Often less painful than extraction (modern anesthesia makes it comfortable); 

4. More cost-effective over time (no need for replacements like implants right away)

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Is it better to extract the tooth or get a root canal? 🤔