Root Canal Treatment is a a means of prolonging the life of the tooth and avoiding radical methods like extraction to remove infections. The conservative modality of managing a root infection has helped save millions of teeth and preserve the natural dentition. When you consider that the treatment is the only chance to save your tooth, it is well worth the time and effort. The cost of the root canal treatment is much less than the cost of dental implants, But you will need a clinical and radiographic examination to determine if tour tooth can be saved by root canal treatment.