well, it hasnt abscessed yet, and is only partially dead so far, so, im assuming it would have to get to that point before it really became an issue in that regard. hence, once it is actually fully dead, and thus abscesses.. i would assume?

either way.. im not gonna mess with it. if i cant get the root canal somehow, and before that things go awry, i wont hesitate having it pulled. of course after being on an antibiotic beforehand, cos, removing it while an active abcsess is there.. could shove it right in the bloodstream directly in a matter of mins, so ya gotta get it tamed before doing so.