Well all your prayers worked! The Lord has heard my cries! Not only is the sore gone, but he has quit batting at his mouth. I am hoping this is over. If he does not bat at his mouth by Monday, I will cancel the procedure which was going to cost $350 - 550. OUCH! However, if he shows any sign of pain, I will take him for the cleaning and X-rays anyway. I am weaning him off the prednisone and if symptoms re-appear, I will just re-schedule the procedure. THANK YOU EVERYONE for your kind thoughts and prayers. They were needed and they worked. God bless all of you with your babies.