Root Canal vs Bridge?

I need a root canal on one tooth. I am saving up for this procedure. My question is this: Which would be better, in terms of cost and pain, get the root canal or remove it and get a bridge? Thank you for your time.

Root Canal vs Bridge?
The bridge is going to be more expensive. It is better to have the root canal done and save the tooth. You should always save your natural teeth if you can. If you do the bridge then you are going to have to reshape and cut down two other teeth just to replace the tooth that you removed. It will make better sense to have the root canal done and put a crown over that one tooth and leave the other two teeth alone.
Reply:I had insurance and had to pay $500 for a root canal. the tooth still hurts and eventually the cap will fall off and have to be replaced. My uncle who makes partials, bridges, and the likes who studied dentistry as well, is an advocate for bridges. He told me that I will eventually lose the tooth. I chise to keep it and it was painless while I had to procedure. After the numbing meds wore off, I ached for a week. It made me really sick. I would have the tooth pulled which is about $70 then ask the dentists how much a bridge would cost. Your dentist has to mail the impression off, so be sure you tell them who you want to do it if you find it cheaper. Then, you have to go back and have the bridge placed in your mouth. Their are both procey options. If it is a back tooth and you are worried about cost, just have it pulled and wait until later to get a bridge. Having a tooth pulled isn't as painful as a root canal.
Reply:It would be easier and cheaper to get a root canal and crown


than a bridge. And if you take the tooth out and don't replace


it, your other teeth will start shifting and moving.