[zora dougherty]

HI. I just had a cracked tooth pulled that had a fistula below it for several years. I kept hearing that term fistula at the dentist and he would ask if I had any pain and I said no and that was it. I then looked it up and realized I have an infection in my body (and have had it for more than 10 years) and booked an appt to have the tooth removed (#18)
My options are wide open but I think I am leaning towards an implant. Not because I'm excited about foregoing vacation dollars, but because it seems to be a practical solution to a missing tooth.
Am I missing something? Other than expensive, does anyone see anything wrong with going this route?
Also, the surgeon (not my regular dentist) said there was so much infection so far back that she put me on antibiotics and wants to see me back in 4 weeks. Won't my teeth move? Any advice is truly appreciated. Also, I am brand new to the forum so if I've done something wrong, just tell me!
Zora