Bryanna, I sincerely appreciate your generous advice and time!

I had a root canal on #3 tooth a month ago, and the tooth and gums are now in reasonably OK shape. My endodontist referred me to an oral surgeon, because after he suggested an apico, I expressed concern about the infection that imaging showed above the tooth. Yesterday, the OS said he saw no external or otherwise obvious indication of infection. The 3D imaging was sent from the endo to the OS, so he could see the area above the tooth where infection was present. The OS wanted to see me in 30 days, to image and make an assessment, (eventual extraction with possible implant).

He stated that it was possible for the infection above the tooth to "regress'.

Assuming this is possible, can I help myself with peroxide (Colgate Peroxl) or povidone iodine (Betadine mouthwash)?
I thoroughly understand that the tooth will remain infected no matter what, and needs to come out sometime soon.

Thanks.