Root Canal??

My dentist says I need a root canal. I am in my twenties and have
pretty good teeth and a very good diet.

A filling fell out and, since it didn't hurt, I took my time in getting
it filled. Even though I have no pain, this dentist says I need a root
canal. It would be my first.

I know it's difficult to know what's going on without seeing for
yourself. But is it usual to get a root canal for a tooth that has no
pain. I'm tempted to just let it go with a simple filling, whether it
falls our or not, and wait for the pain to happen.


Is that a foolish decision?

Thanks
Shells

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