The dentist today noticed this in my husband's mouth: 9mm x 6 mm lesion with a tannish center and white and red border. He asked if it was painful -- it is, but my husband inexplicably said it WASN'T painful. He's had the lesion for a couple of weeks.

The dentist emphatically told my spouse to get an appointment with an oral surgeon right away for evaluation.

I know not to diagnose via the Internet, but I'd be very grateful for any comments people here about what the lesion means, and how serious it might be.

Thanks.

Martin