Just to let anyone interested know - I had polyp removed (a granuloma) on my gum last week.
I put it off as long as was possible and then it started growing. Dentist says it is because of irritation from
a loose tooth in the back of my mouth from surgery years ago.

Had the polyp removed and tooth removed at same time and after much novacaine, no pain. No afterpain so far.

I sure hope this helps someone because it scared me so badly that I just couldn't do it for many years!