Option 1: Re root canal the tooth with a special Endodontist. The pro of this is that you are doing everything you possibly can to save you existing tooth. Cons are that it may be costly and is not guarenteed to work.

Option 2: Extract the tooth. Pro of this is that you are not investing any money into a tooth that may fail. The cons are that you will be left with a gap and will need to decide on how, if at all, you would like to restore this gap.

The option for a missing tooth are:

option 1:  Leave the space. Th pro is that this is the cheapest option. Cons are that you have a space in you mouth and that eventually other teeth may fall into the gap and if it is only the lower jaw, the oposing tooth on the upper jaw my grown down into the space.

Option 2: Denture: This is the cheapest way to restore the gap. Cons are that it is removable and sometimes the plastic may be uncomfortable.

Option 3: A bridge: Pros are that it is a fixed restoration, therefore you will not be able to take it out. However the cons of this treatment are that bridges are very envasive as you have to corwn the teeth either side of the gap (which involves taking away tooth structure) retain the missing tooth. Bridges are advised to be changed every 10-15 years. As the price of a private bridge can be very similar to an Implant, if it is out of these two options an Implant would, without a doubt, be the best option.

Option 4: An Implant: Pros are that an implant is a fixed restoration that doesnt effect any of your other teeth. A titanium screw is implanted into your jaw and a porcelain crown is fixed on top. The cons are that this is the most expensive option with implants costing from £2500.00.

I hope this has help you in making a decision.

Kind regards

Dr Justin Glaister