Root Canals Questions & Answers

Should I have an apicoectomy or extraction?
There is an infection near teeth 13 and 14. Both need an apicoectomy, per the endodontist. I am on penicillin and took a CBCT. X-rays did not show any broken roots in these two teeth. Both teeth have had root canals. Is extraction better/safer in my case? Or, should I go with the endodontist's recommendation?

Can a Root Canal cause infection 20 years later?
My molar has been very sensitive since a root canal almost 20 years ago. Now that tooth (or gums around it) is draining pus. Could this be caused by a broken instrument from the old root canal (which the dentist has confirmed)?

What are the pros and cons of #2 molar extraction versus a root canal?
My #2 top molar is being extracted. Will the teeth shift drastically, if at all? What are some negatives about this compared to getting a root canal? I had old filling replaced close to nerve and am in a lot of pain right now.

How can I find a dentist who does pulp capping
I have a broken tooth and my dentist said I may need root canal or extraction. There is no infection I have read about pulp cap and my dentist indicated it is only done in Pediatrics. I would like an another oponion.

I am 47 years old and have multiple sclerosis. Would it be better to have a root canal or have the tooth pulled and have an implant?
I am 47 years old and have multiple sclerosis. tooth # 30 has a crown on it but is now infected, I am scheduled to have a root canal. Do you think it would be best to just have it pulled and get an implant instead?

Swelling around the gums of tooth 36 after RCT
I have swelling aroudn the gums of tooth 36, which is causing severe pain after RCT. Please provide me the feasible solution.

Crowned tooth (#19) is infected. Extract or root canal?
I have a crowned tooth (tooth #19) that is infected. The crown is 8 yrs old. Would it be better to have the tooth extracted or have a root canal?

Root canal or tooth extraction?
I am in a bind, as I do not have dental insurance at the moment, and I've got an infection in my mouth from a broken filling or fractured tooth. The dentist insists I have a root canal, but that is financially impossible right now, since he wants payment in full with the completion of the work - and I don't have the money. I am taking amoxicillin to kill the infection. Could I wait till I have a new job and insurance to get the root canal, or would an extraction be cheaper right now? I'm a 44 year old woman. Thank you