I recently had a root-canal retreated and this past week my gum has started swelling again. I've rinsed with peroxide mixture w/ warm salt water and it seems to help. I've read several of Bryanna's Posts regarding root canals/fistulas and am dumbfounded! I erroneously thought once a root canal was done, the tooth couldn't be infected again - so I thought I had a botched root canal. Now I understand that is not the case apparently, thanks to Bryanna. I'm not quite sure how to direct this post to Bryanna, but hope she will see it & reply

Here are a few concerns/questions: (1) should I go back to endodontist, dentist or see a a periodontist? (2) I'm leaning towards extraction and and implant but the tooth is #13 and I noticed my sinus' are bothering me. Thinking maybe I should back-up my immune system with pro-biotics until I get whatever procedure I end up having? (3) It seems like the extraction/implant is the way to go, right? (4) I live in SF any idea what I should expect to pay for extraction/implant (I know it varies from one office to the next, but ball-park)? (5) it seems this can be a pretty serious condition - how quickly should I seek attention?

Cost is not my main concern, making the right decision and having good information to do so is most important to me. I appreciate your response.

Thank you!