Thank you all for your quick replies! I have an appointment next week for my yearly physical and will ask my doctor for a referral to an ENT.

My doctor called the oral surgeon who told her he "got it all". I sure hope he did because the thought of any of it still on my tongue is scary.

You have all been through so much and I so value your input. Thank you a million times over. I will be sure to post what the ENT doc says to me.