This xray picture is of my top front right side center tooth. It became grey and died after a motorcycle crash 28 years ago. I had it capped about 12 years ago. About 2 years ago I noticed a (fistula ?) pimple like bump on my gum in this area. I popped it and white stuff and blood came out. During the last 6 months the pimple keeps coming back. Now it has got bigger. I had a dentist check it earlier this month. He recommended a root canal. He stated it is a chronic infection. He stated that the tooth has already had a previous root canal as there is no root there. He said there is bone loss. As I have been reading your posts it is obvious that a root canal is a bad option. I therefore think I need to see an oral surgeon a.s.a.p to get an extraction. Please share your opinion and secondly what to replace the tooth with if its extracted. I think an implant is not good as the infection is long standing.

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