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If precautions can be taken, leaving the tooth in has advantages. For one, if the nerve base is not completely removed, it can be a source of chronic infection. Of course, drilling a filling does have the disadvantage of exposing someone to mercury.
Generally speaking, it good to save a living tooth when possible, but that has to be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Hello cjames, I see you in the column. Have you decided what you'll do about your Mom's tooth? It's really up to you or the Doctor, as Russ said it is a case- by- case study basis. I have been praying for you to make the right decision. Everything will be alright. Let us know how things go, because we truly care. She will do just fine. 
Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me." [John 14:6]
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