All resourcesInteractive tool · About 2 minutesCould this tooth
Could this tooth
be saved?
Five simple questions. One clear urgency score. A more informed conversation with your dentist.
Before you begin
This tool guides—it does not diagnose.
Root canal treatment versus extraction can only be decided after examining the tooth and taking an appropriate X-ray.
Choose the answer that best describes the one tooth currently worrying you.
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Your urgency score
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Saving the tooth
May be possible when healthy tooth structure and bone support remain.
Extraction
May be considered for non-restorable fractures or poor support.
Why timing matters: earlier assessment can preserve more treatment choices and may avoid more complex care.