@jbranch I was diagnosed without a biopsy but every OLP case is different and in your case if the oral surgeon wants to do a biopsy I would go for it. That biopsy will give an unmistakable diagnosis.

In the meantime, I second @minnesota10’s suggestion to use a kids’ toothpaste. I use it too because regular toothpaste burns my mouth. Sensodyne kids’ toothpaste is available at Dollar Tree for less than anywhere else that I know. I don’t like the fruit flavours so I use the Gentle Mint.