About 6 months ago, I noticed a small bump
behind my 2 front teeth. I figured it was
nothing and would go away on it's own. It
got a little bigger and started to feel
sore so I went to the dentist. She told
me it was a gum irritation, to gargle with
salt water and peroxide, it would go away.
I tried that with my normal flossing and
brushing every day and it didn't do a
thing. Actually it got bigger. It bleeds
and hurts constantly. I also noticed
little white bumps on the gums above my 2
front teeth, and tiny patches of white on
my bottom gums. Those don't hurt but they
are very ugly. Getting in to see dentists
and Dr.S takes alot of waiting. I have an
appt in 2 weeks to see my Dr. Who will
refer me to a ear, nose, and throat
specialist. So more waiting. In the
meantime I am in alot of pain. My gums
are red and swollen and it hurts to eat.
I am left guessing what is wrong. I have
the high risk form of hpv which can cause
oral, anal, and cervical dysplasia. I am
high risk for oral cancer so I am scared.
Not to be gross, but I noticed an
unpleasant odor from the bump behind my
teeth. My breathe smells bad. Has anyone
ever had oral cancer that was or was not
caused by hpv? Would oral cancer have an
odor to it? I don't really have anyone to
talk to about this and any response would
be greatly appreciated.
