Parminides,

Thanks again for posting the xrays.

The two dark "Mt Everest" lines are an artifact indicating the film may have been bent during the exposure. It is not your anatomy

Yea, I think there is something brewing in the upper front quadrant of your mouth. Tooth #9 appears to have a cavity on the distal portion of the root surface. The root of this tooth is also misshapen indicating bacteria and/or lack of vitality.

The lack of bone regeneration is caused by the chronic bacteria that is still residing in the bone not just from the previously abscessed #8 but from your periodontal disease as well. In addition to that the adjacent teeth do not appear to be healthy which is also preventing the #8 site from heal properly.

The more xrays you post here the more obvious it becomes that your periodontal disease is not under control. I don't mean to sound so "dire"... I am just telling you as I see it. I am puzzled as to why a dentist has not informed you of the things that I have.... especially since it seems that you have seen various dentists. Or have you been informed and perhaps don't believe it or it scares you or......??

I can see without a doubt that tooth #8 was infected for quite some time. Whether you had symptoms or not, a tooth does not become that abscessed unless it has been brewing for possibly a few years or more.

If I had to prioritize I would say that your biggest dental problem is your periodontal disease..... second the infected teeth that you may have which need a clear diagnosis ...and third the generalized bone loss. The xrays indicate you have deep pocketing and/or various areas of gum recession.

What are your thoughts about the periodontal disease?

Also you asked me awhile back about oil pulling....
This is an ancient therapeutic method used to keep healthy gums healthy. It can also be beneficial in those with periodontal disease but cannot take the place of proper periodontal therapy or professional cleanings.
A simple version of this is.... place one tablespoon of melted coconut oil in your mouth and move it around coating your entire mouth, teeth and gums. Do this for at least 1-2 minutes or longer. Then spit it out. You can brush afterwards.

Bryanna