Hi Dr.Bhati,I have a molar tooth at the back of my mouth that is painful at times . My dentist said that the  gum around the tooth is infected with bacteria  and needs to  have it extracted.I dont  want to pull this tooth  before  trying other options.What other options is there to get rid of this pocket of bacteria in the gum  around the tooth ?Thank you for your time. and I await your response to my problem.
Hello, Thanks for posting your query. Usually, in cases of mild periodontitis with pocket formation, deep scaling and root planning has to be done. Tissue grafting has to be done if necessary. But if the tooth is severely compromised with periodontal infection, prognosis after retaining tooth will be poor. In such cases, tooth has to be extracted. Take complete course of antibiotics-analgesics. I would suggest you to proceed the treatment as per your dentist's advice. Maintain oral hygiene well. Take care.