ChristineB, thank you so much for your advice. I decided not to go with an ENT because I can't find one that will not just be 'taking a look and referring me out to an oral surgeon'. With that, I decided not to care so much about the dental insurance that I don't have, and just go with the oral surgeon I feel most comfortable with. I called their office today and the girl I spoke to recommended the oral surgeons assistant who actually specializes in oral cancers and the like. I have an appointment with him in just a couple hours. On the road to knowing more soon.

Thanks again to everyone for their well wishes and kind words.