Hi, and I certainly hear your fright. Glad you found NT. There are some good folks around. I am sure you will have some responses. Try very very hard not to think the worst first OK? Quit all tobacco, which I am sure you already have done. Be brave and go see an oral specialist. Bryanna, who is the best on the site, is in the dental field. Please feel free to PM her, or post again to the front page and ask Bryanna....She is very knowledgeable. She will know exactly what kind of doctor to see. What ever it is, we will be here for you Corey. No medical issue is fun to face. None of us wants that DX. My father always told me an old expression...Don't put the cart in front of the horse. Meaning, get the apt first. List all your symptoms. Length of time you had them etc. When you do go see the doc. you will not forget anything. Bring a friend along if you can, as it makes the appointment less scary, and you will have some support.
Keep in touch Corey. ginnie