question: 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.