Thank you! I really appreciate your comments.

I'm not sure if I can just skip the dentist and go right to the ENT. That's an interesting thought and one that didn't even cross my mind. At this point, my appointment with the dentist is Monday so I suspect having that first and then going from there is probably the best course of action?

Assuming there is a need for a biopsy, is an ENT the best option versus an Oral Surgeon?

Lastly, is there any benefit to me making an appointment with an ENT today just to get on the schedule - knowing they are likely busy and if the dentist isnt concerned I can always cancel it plus that would give me time to check with my insurance on a referral? I've gone to the ENT in the past and just made an appointment directly without being referred in and it was covered - not sure if that would be the same here.

Thanks again!