Root canal or extraction?
My bad I’ve been crazy busy the last 2 months. I don’t normally diagnose over internet, phone calls or texts haha. Mainly because I’ll never get the full picture of what’s going on with someone.
That being said root canals are great treatment options, extractions are always a last resort imo. Once the tooth is gone it’s not coming back unless implant and those are guaranteed to last forever either. If your dentist says otherwise they are lying.
Think of teeth like an engine. change the oil and do regular maintenance it will last a long time with regular upkeep. If you never change the oil, redline it and drive like an *** on Sunday it’s gonna be expensive to fix… if you take care of your teeth at home via brushing and flossing and regular check ups with the dentist they will last. If not they will be expensive to fix or replace.