the pain from the tooth needing the root canal will only get worse. if there is an infection it will get worse and could be very dangerous. there are always treatment options. extraction is an option but replacement of that tooth with a bridge or an implant later on could ultimately be more expensive. i suggest calling your local dental society for some other treatment options like a dental school or hospital-based program. additionally most dentists offer easy financing options. so don’t give up on that tooth just yet!
i need a root canal which i cannot afford. would pulling the tooth and getting a bridge later be an option?