Hi, I've been on the internet trying to find out more about this condition my periodontist says I have. After a biopsy over a week ago, he says that I have pre-cancerous cells and wants me to go to an oral surgeon for a second biopsy. The diagnosis is his words is "Hyperkeratosis with mild to moderate epithelial dysplasia. Dysplasia is present at the margins."

My husband has been a smoker his entire life, I have never smoked. I do drink an occasional beer or glass of wine. I am wondering if use of sacharine (like sweet-n-low) could be the culprit. I guess I'm feeling like I don't deserve this.

I suppose I'll go to that oral surgeon, but health insurance & money is a big problem right now since I'm unemployed. Comments and suggestions are welcome.

Thanks.