Hi,
I'm new to this board and needed to talk, so here's my story. Thanks for listening and look forward to any advice.

I have a red patch on my lower front gum. It's under and between several teeth.

I've used the Perioguard for several weeks and that didn't help. The dentist referred me to a periodontist. I had an ENT look at it and he thought it was a dental issue and said that if the dentist wanted a biopsy done, he would do it for me.

The periodontist doesn't know what it is and did a biopsy since I've had the patch for more than a few weeks. Actually, I don't remember when I first noticed it - it could have been months.

This coming Monday it will be 3 weeks and I haven't heard anything yet. I called several days ago and they said they haven't gotten the report back yet. They said they'd call me, but the periodontist is only in that office every other Monday, so I don't know when I'll get a call. I have an appointment in 1 week, but was hoping to hear something before then. The waiting is terrible.

Since then, the red patch has expanded a little and now I also have a white patch in the front of my mouth, not too far from the red patch area.

I'm wondering how long it usually takes to get biopsy results. Also, do doctors give bad news over the phone or do they want to see you in person. And should I be worried about time being wasted if it is cancer?

I have to say I wish I had gone to the ENT or oral surgeon for the biopsy because my dental insurance won't pay for the biopsy. My medical insurance will pay for the reading of the biopsy though.

Thanks for listening! Look forward to responses. :-)