Kale,

Calm down. You've made two very good decisions. One in seeking professional input from a dentist. And the other to give up smokeless tobacco.

Your concerns may turn out to be nothing. If you need further medical care, your dentist will point you in the right direction.

I hope you've discussed your feelings with your parents. There are countless organizations that will help with the cost of the medical care if you need it.

Try not to worry, I know it's hard but it accomplishes nothing. Let us know what your dentist tells you. There are a lot of people on this site to lend support to you.

John