The original infection had started when I was about 12 or 13 years old I am now 24 . The source of the original infection was me receiving a punch in the lower lip area of my mouth . According to my pediatric dentist at the time , that was the source of the infection . Or that is what I can best remember . From then the infection had spread to neighboring areas resulting in me getting a root canal and an implant . Now it seems that the infection has spread to the right of the implant as well and it is slowly progressing . However , it ' s progression according to my current dentist is very slow . I feel no pain or sensitivity in the area either . So far , my current dentist has suggested to monitor the infection with routine visits every 3 or 4 months . Also , I should come in for frequent cleanings to deter the further spread of the infection . He believes that he might just end up doing a root canal in that tooth as well . Does that mean I will lose that tooth as well ?