Hello everyone my name is Johnny. I began chewing tobacco when I was in the restaurant industry many years ago. I was a can of Skoal Mint dipper a day for over 14 years. My quit date September 28, 2012--662 days ago. Yes I still feel cravings every now and again but it's days like today that keep me away from it. This morning I visited the dentist for the 1st time in over 15 years....why? Because I knew and know the possibilities and consequences of dipping. I rationalized that if I never went to the dentist that I couldn't get any bad news and didn't have to listen to anyone tell me to quit. Many years later....I got the courage to go this morning. Yes, I was extremely nervous. Yes, I was extremely scared. I needed to go, my wife has been on me for years; so I went. Scared out of my mind I arrive 1st thing this morning. I had the nicest greeting ever and was introduced to the nicest dental hygienist ever. She cleaned my teeth, ran xrays, and examined me with a huge surprised look on her face that I hadn't been to the dentist in so long. I was extremely lucky. She said that most people with my dental background would have to have been sedated for a deep cleaning. Yes I have to go back a few times next week because I have 8 cavities BUT it could have been much worse. I was stupid for staying away for so long. Heck, insurance pays for 2 cleanings a year, now I'm gonna be out several hundred dollars out of my pocket. Don't be like me. Being scared is okay, but I should have sucked it up and went years ago.
North Carolina Quitter
