Gums come before cosmetics
Restorations sit against the gum. If the foundation is not sound, what goes on top stops mattering fairly quickly.
Root canal, or extraction and an implant?
The rule is simple: if a tooth can be saved, it is saved. Your own tooth beats even the best implant.
Questions to ask before you decide
Apply this list to us as well. A good provider is not troubled by any of these questions — and one that is has already answered you.