So dentist decided not to waste time with brush biospy. She referred me to an oral surgeon and that appointment is tomorrow afternoon. This is so nerve racking. I'm glad she decided not to waste time with the brush thing. She's very thorough and I trust her opinion. She feels I need to have it removed, so that's what I hope the oral surgeopn decides to do. Thanks for all of the great advice. Even if it turns out to be nothing, I will never be the same after this experience. I take so many things for granted. I'm 31 and used to always say I was getting old. I have come to the very firm realization that it's a blessing to grow old. I will never complain again. The research on HPV/oral cancer in my opinion is not made readily available like screenings for cervical cancer and mammograms for breast cancer. I never miss my yearly exam....ever. If my dentist had not found the white spot, I would still be in the dark about everything. That's a scary thought because people don't know that they are supposed to be checking their oral cavities. Besides my tonsil issues, my mouth is in pretty good shape. I always get my teeth cleaned every six months and even had my kiddos teeth sealed to prevent cavities. When I thought of oral health, I thought about not getting gum disease. Like I said before, I'm so scared for the people in the world that don't know they are supposed to be screened for oral cancer. I'm also at a loss as to why the oral cancer campaign isn't as aggressive as other cancers. Especially since the survival rates of cervical and breast are reported as statistically better. I'm glad I'm educated now, and I will never be the same again.