Hi Norma,
My cancer was found when I had a back tooth removed. The dentist bugged at me during a cleaning to let him take it out as it was loose and showed signs of periodontal disease. I gave in, but said no the first three times he asked me because the tooth didn't hurt. I did't chew on that side of my mouth but that was because the tooth was loose and, if pushed, I might admit to it being tiny bit sore. But, there was certainly NO pain. Even after the tooth was removed, and the area didn't heal well, there was NO pain. I'm hoping that your husbands pain means it will NOT be cancer.

SCC Left Mandible. Jaw replaced with bone from leg. Neck disection, 37 radiation treatments. Recurrence 8-28-07, stage 2, tongue. One third of tongue removed 10-4-07. 5-23-08 chemo started for tumor behind swallowing passage, Our good friend and much loved OCF member Minnie has been lost to the disease (RIP 10-29-08). We will all miss her greatly.