I went to see the oral surgeon today. Turns out that the red swollen sore is there due to a failed root canal. So I'll be getting that worked on within the next couple weeks. The white sore, he wants to keep an eye on and check it at least every year. I have to go back in 6-9 months from now so he can check it. He says it seems benign but it may be precancerous and if there is absolutely any change to it, to run back and see him.

33 year old female. Smoked since 14 y/o, just quit cold turkey from the scare. Very light drinker. Sores that won't heal on my gums.