OP: Hope the dentist doesn't have to go back in and do more work..you've been thru it sounds like. Besides the Myrrh Tincture I mentioned to the above poster, another great healer for dental issues is Oil of Oregano, a dab now and then in the area and/or adding some drops to your toothpaste. I have jars of Coconut Oil toothpaste which I buy from Now Foods in tubes but transfer to a 2 oz clean jar and add drops of essential oils and these keep my mouth even healthier. I won't use commerical toothpastes with all the added nasty stuff they use. CO is a great healer.