My husband had radiation scatter from fillings that burned the side of his tongue. If you have metal fillings, and did not use a mouth guard, the recent problem could be something like that. I am glad that you are getting it checked out - better safe than sorry.
Good luck!
Maria

Last edited by Maria; 01-04-2013 11:27 AM.
CG to husband - SCC Tonsil T1N2M0 HPV+ Never Smoker
First symptoms 7/2010, DX 12/2010
TX 40 IRMT (1.8 gy) + 10 Cetuximab
PET Scans 6/2011 + 3/2012 clear, 5 year physical exam clear; chest CT's clear of cancer. On thyroid pills. Life is good.