Fistula after two apicoectomies

[Vicost]

So in 2014, I had a root canal done on my first maxillary molar. Less than three years later, I got an abscess and my dentist told me it was because the root wasn't filled properly. I got an apicoectomy done. Two months later, a fistula appeared and I had to get another apicoectomy. Seven months pass without any trouble but in late January, I got yet another fistula. I was told that this is a chronic abscess and the only option is extraction but I'm only 20 and I really don't want to start losing my teeth this early. Is this really my only solution?

 

[Busybee]

Did your dentist do all the work or did you see a specialist endodontist for the apicoectomy?

 

[Vicost]

Did your dentist do all the work or did you see a specialist endodontist for the apicoectomy?

A specialist who works with my dentists did the apicoectomy. The root canal was done by a different dentist

 

[Busybee]

apicoectomy is usually a last resort & I didn't know they could do it more than once. Surprised you didn't have the root treatment redone first. It weakens the tooth as I understand they take a bit of the root off the tip. Why don't you post an x ray so the dentists can advise.