In this episode of The Bite Angle, Dr Justin Giam is joined by Dr Darrell Ong and Dr Elyssa Yap, a root canal specialist, to discuss one of dentistry’s longest-running debates: dental implants vs root canal treatment. They explore the key differences between saving a natural tooth and replacing it with a dental implant, explaining what each treatment involves and when one option may be recommended over the other. The conversation covers how infected tooth pulp leads to pain, what happens during a root canal procedure, and how dental implants replace missing teeth. They also discuss survival rates, treatment timelines, cost considerations, and complications patients may not expect. The episode highlights why dentists usually aim to preserve natural teeth whenever possible, why implants are not recommended for younger patients, and what can happen if a missing tooth is not replaced. This discussion helps patients better understand the decision-making process behind saving teeth versus replacing them.