I quit using tobacco snuff (Skoal Mint was my poison) two months ago. This is at least the 20th time I have tried to quit, but I have never made it to 2 months before! Hoorah!!
The hardest part for me wasn't the nicotine withdrawl, but the need to keep my mouth busy. The biggest help was finding an herbal snuff that I liked. I tried all the ones available in the stores and hated them all. I would use them for a week or two and then have the need for a real dip. It tastes and feels like Skoal, so it satisfies that craving.
I started using it everytime I wanted a dip (about 15 times a day) and have gradually reduced it to about 2 per day. I just need to make sure I have plenty on hand.
I did check with my dentist. He didn't know anything about the products on the market and said it isn't a good idea to use them. When I questioned him further, he didn't have a reason for the statement.
So.... I questioned him even more and talked about the ingredients. The herbal snuff that have molasses are a bad idea due to the increased risk of tooth decay and gum loss. The ones that have hard sugar like substances (sorbitol and xylitol) are harmful to the gums. The ones with lobelia (indian tobacco) and the ones that add nicotine are bad.
He recommended using a soft herbal chew with glycerine. He also recommended using ones that have a larger particle size, so less is left in the mouth after doing so.
So in the end, he did recommend herbal snuff, but didn't know enough about the industry to recommend an actual product. He confirmed that my choice (edited out of my first post, but not one found in local stores) is fine.
I'm still doing fine, thanks to everyone who asked. I have my tin of Hooch in my bag incase for when I need it.
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