I need a lot of dental work on my molars. I'm 24, have 2 kids, anemic with both resulting in little cavities

that got bigger. I've had a bad experience with dentists, but I found one I love who pulled out my wisdom teeth so I'm giving dentists a second shot. Now, would it be cheaper and wiser for me to get them pulled and to get a bridge for the last 2 teeth OR just settle for a root canal and caps. I need about 5 root canals. I haven't got dental work done because I really can't afford it. I just paid off my credit cards with my income tax refund. I efiled the first day it was available. How do I achieve the most for my money?????

I need a lot of dental work on my molars. I'm 24, have 2 kids, anemic with both resulting in little cavities
Could you arrange a payment plan with your dentist's office? I don't have dental insurance, and I was allowed to pay for my dental work over time.





Check these out:





"Am I justified in spending money for root canal treatment?


The alternative is extraction and replacement of the tooth with a bridge or an implant. Besides losing and important member of the dentition, the artificial substitutes usually cost more than root canal treatment and the permanent restoration of the tooth."


-- http://www.drbunn.com/rctprcs.htm





"Many people feel that having a tooth extracted and replaced with a bridge or an implant is a good alternative to having root canal treatment. However, this is not true for several reasons.





First, nothing can completely replace your natural tooth. An artificial tooth can sometimes cause the patient to avoid certain foods. Maintaining the natural dentition is important so that the patient can continue to enjoy the wide variety of foods necessary to maintain the proper nutrient balance in his or her diet.





Second, endodontic treatment, along with appropriate restoration, is a cost effective way to treat teeth with damaged pulps and usually is less expensive than extraction and placement of a bridge or an implant. As previously mentioned, endodontic treatment has a very high success rate.





Third, placement of a bridge or an implant will require significantly more time in treatment and may result in further insult to adjacent teeth and supporting tissues. Millions of endodontically treated teeth have been well maintained in patients for many years after the initial treatment. These now healthy teeth are helping patients chew efficiently and help to maintain the natural appearance of their smile."


-- http://www.deltadental.com/Public/OralHe...





Good luck to you.