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Is my tooth still savable?

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Huz647
Huz647

So basically I've had an abscessd molar with a fistula for a long time. 2 days ago, my cheek started swelling like crazy and I was put on antibiotics. I went to the dentist today and they told me that my tooth is trying to drain from both sides. They told me that before this most recent issue, my chance of a successful root canal was 90%, now it's 30-40%. I honestly regret not taking care of this sooner. I don't want an extraction and implant, but I'm leaning towards the root canal and crown for one last shot of possibly saving the tooth. What would you recommend? Am I delusional in thinking that I can save it?image

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