Hi everyone. We're writing to get advice for our mom, who is almost 80 and has had three failed root canals in the past 12 months. We've read every post here, so we understand the pro's and con's of root canals. But they've been done (highly recommended endodontist), and our mother developed a jaw bone infection a few months after the first root canal -- that isn't going away.

Our mom took Fosamax for under a year then was switched to Actonel for six years. (She stopped it six months ago, as per her GP's instructions.) We understand the current controversy over these meds, but don't know if the infection is related to the medicine. Our general dentist & the endo don't think so.

At this point, it's time to find a new dentist/doctor. My mother is getting depressed, the infection has been hanging around for at least eight months, and we're concerned about her. Does anyone know what kind of dentist/doctor my mother should see? An oral surgeon? All suggestions are very much appreciated.

Thanks all!! -- Dana