Dr. James Goodpaster

Dentistry 31 years experience

Low Function Thyroid: Hypothyroidism means your thyroid is either not produing enough or somethimes any of the hormones needed for basic functioning. It controls metabolism... Read More

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A 47-year-old female asked:

How can tooth with root canal hurt? it was done 8 months ago (in 2 sessions, regular and with microscope) crown replaced old one with decay under it.

Dentistry 31 years experience

Phantom Pain?: It could be what is known as phantom pain. This is often felt when a leg is removed yet the patient may "feel" their toes. It can happen with teeth t... Read More

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A 33-year-old female asked:

Work in health field. touch a hiv/hep patient towel with blood and then licked finger to open a bag. immediately brushed teeth. am i at risk?

Dentistry 31 years experience

Low Risk but: You should report this as an incident to the occupational therapist that will decide if blood tests and/or treatment such as PEP is indicated. HIV i... Read More

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A 51-year-old female asked:

Doc and anesthesiologist were aware of loose tooth. tooth was cracked during procedure. what now? do docs have insurance for this?

Dentistry 31 years experience

Known Risk: You would have signed "informed consent" forms before having the procedure and that releases both from any liability for the damage that occurred. Eve... Read More

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A 21-year-old male asked:

Im a 21 male, i masturbate rarely,yesterday i was masturbating and when i ejculated i felt very little pain in my butthole(barely called pain,cant describe in words like cramps or so).did bloodtest 2 months ago came out normal but thats before pain?

Dentistry 31 years experience

Sounds Normal: When we orgasm, our muscles contract (often all over - even our toes) but especially in the are around our genitals. The length of time without releas... Read More

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A 32-year-old male asked:

I'm having dull pain in my knees and my elbows. was advised by dr. i tested borderline for lyme's disease. will the doxycycline100 take the pain away?

Dentistry 31 years experience

Maybe: Doxycycline is an antibiotic that will treat the disease and that will ease the pain. You might find that taking over the counter ibuprofen, naproxen ... Read More

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A 39-year-old female asked:

My tongue seems to have a whitish coating on it that doesn't go away with scraping. the tip is red. what kind of issue could this be?

Dentistry 31 years experience

Thrush?: It could be candidiasis or thrush. It could also be discoloraction from smoking if you are a smoker and there are many other things that it could be ... Read More

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A 18-year-old male asked:

The bottom of my mouth is a weird purple color what does that mean?

Dentistry 31 years experience

It Depends: Since we do not know your ethnic background, it could be a number of issues. If you are black, or of mediterrainin desent it might be normal pigminta... Read More

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A member asked:

Is there any dentist that does in house finacing i have bad credit an i really need to get a few teeth pull and replace... i have 6 teeth that broke off to the gum and it really irritates me my ears and all my teeth be hurting...i've took so many pain kil

Dentistry 31 years experience

Many Options: First most cities have clinics or health depts. That provide free or low-cost dental services or income-based payments. Many dentist accept care credi... Read More

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A female asked:

I suffer with gad recently i've been experiencing tingling in left cheek and tongue, which comes and goes, + shoulder joint pain. is this all related?

Dentistry 31 years experience

GAD & Dental Pain: Gad, by definition will cause any "minor" ache & pain to trigger abnormal worry - that's what the disease does. Without knowing your age or history i... Read More

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A 22-year-old male asked:

Can a tooth filling sharp edge which caused tongue injury be a likey reason for pain every time i swallow something small/spit and every time i yawn?

Dentistry 31 years experience

Broken Tooth/Filling: Yes it certainly can. Sometimes the edge can simple be smoothed or the filling replaced. This is not a dental emergency per se but the filling could... Read More

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A 18-year-old male asked:

My jaw tightens up after i start chewing food. what can this be a sign of?

Dentistry 31 years experience

Pain When Chewing: Assuming your teeth are in good shape (and they probably are or they would hurt other times too) and considering your age, my best guess is that your ... Read More

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A 39-year-old female asked:

On occasion when i get water in my ears, my head will shake violently and i will tense up. doesn't last long. what causes this?

Dentistry 31 years experience

Normal Reflex Action: It is most likely a normal reflex action for you - similar to how dogs will shake their bodies to dry off. To be more scientific about it, our ears he... Read More

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A 44-year-old member asked:

Might having anxiety cause you to feel weaker during excercise workouts?

Dentistry 31 years experience

Maybe: Untreated anxiety can certainly make you more tired & weaker, interfere with sleep & make excercising more difficult. If you are having a regular prob... Read More

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A 17-year-old male asked:

I have food poisoning, no vomiting mild diarrhea and fever iam 17year, 170cm, 55kg what antibiotic should i use and can i use it with metronidazole?

Dentistry 31 years experience

Not Food Poisoning: What you describe does not sound like food poisoning. It sounds more like a mild virus and no antibiotics will help. An OTC probiotic or yogurt and bl... Read More

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A 39-year-old member asked:

I am getting a cold sore. what can i put on it to stop it from growing and getting worse?

Dentistry 31 years experience

Zovirax (acyclovir) Cream: You will need a prescription from your md or your dentist though. Over the counter treatments lessen the symptoms but do not decrease the length of ti... Read More

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A 27-year-old female asked:

Slipped on ice 3 days ago. felt/heard popping sound. severe pain in left quad muscle. can no longer weight bear. do i go to er?

Dentistry 31 years experience

Definitely: Falls can be very dangerous, especially on ice. It isn't unsual that we think we are ok & "shake it off" only to find we worsen with time. It could be... Read More

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A 39-year-old member asked:

The corners of my mouth are cracked and sore, is it true that colde sores blister and eczema doesn't?

Dentistry 31 years experience

Third Possibility: It could also be angular chelitis which always occurs in the corners of the mouth. There can be many causes & like herpes & excema is made worse by pe... Read More

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A 22-year-old female asked:

I brush my teeth 2x daily for two mins.. but still end up with bad breath, when i wake in the am. or tords the afternoon.. how can i prevent it?

Dentistry 31 years experience

It Depends: How long has it been since your last dental exam? There are many things that can cause bad breath including mouth breathing at night, smoking, build u... Read More

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A 47-year-old member asked:

What do i do to get rid of a cold sore/fever blister before school?

Dentistry 31 years experience

You Can't: Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex i virus and usually take 10-14 days to resolve. Prescriptions meds (from dentist or md) can help reduce th... Read More

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A 18-year-old female asked:

My back tooth molar is decayed what is best extraction or fill in ?

Dentistry 31 years experience

Keep if you Can: It's always best to keep natural teeth if you can. Nothing functions as well as the original equipment. That said, if the costs are more than you can ... Read More

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A 37-year-old female asked:

Hi two weeks ago the roof of my mouth started to hurt at the front a week later the pain extended to the cheeks and tongue?

Dentistry 31 years experience

Visit your Dentist: There are many things this could be but the most likely is a candidias infection - also known as thrush. While generaly there will be a white coating ... Read More

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A 45-year-old member asked:

I've been done oral sex with 5 guys and have a canker sores in my mouth is it because of lack of sleep or the sex?

Dentistry 31 years experience

Maybe Both: What patients refer to as canker sores are generally apthous ulcers that are stress related (like too little sleep). However, some patient think it is... Read More

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A 32-year-old member asked:

What does physiological effects mean when doctors are talking about drug use?

Dentistry 31 years experience

How Drug Acts: Physiological refers to how medicines are used and work within all parts of the body. While drug a might be the best for a particular problem, if it a... Read More

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A 31-year-old member asked:

Why do i sweat even when i'm not exactly "hot" or doing activity? is this a condition?

Dentistry 31 years experience

Homeostasis: We are constantly losing small amounts of water through perspiration - this is part of homeostasis. Some sweat more at rest than others. If you are s... Read More

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A 34-year-old female asked:

Can i apply ice pack on my dissolvable stitches? insision was made by bellybutton for larposcopic surgry to remove a cyst. taking meds too

Dentistry 31 years experience

Probably OK: I can't think of a reason you can't since we generally recommend ice post surgery to reduce normal swelling. With that said, you should have been give... Read More

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A female asked:

I don't have enough space for my bottom wisdom teeth. do i pull them out, or the 2 back teeth (each have 1 big cavity) and let the wisdom teeth grow?

Dentistry 31 years experience

It Depends: Once it was common to remove back molars to let the wisdom teeth come but because x-ray techniques didn't give a good picture then that often didn't w... Read More

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A 26-year-old female asked:

Hi, it's been 3years that all of a sudden my mom can't taste anything, specially when she has sweat and salty stuff she can't feel the tip of her tongue?

Dentistry 31 years experience

Difficult to Say: Witout knowing specifics about your mom's age, condition of teeth, if she has dentures, etc. It's hard to give a really meanigful answer. Part of norm... Read More

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A 42-year-old male asked:

I have had tmj for nearly 2 years. ear problems have improved but now getting tension in neck. does this mean the condition is getting worse?

Dentistry 31 years experience

Yes & No: Tmj (joint) is anatomy - everyone has 2 of them, one on each side. Tmd (disorder) is a problem with one or both joints. Stress will make tmd worsen & ... Read More

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A 24-year-old male asked:

Does a person get std if he did protected intercourse and protected oral sex? my right testicle vein is swelling and pelvic pain also for 8 months?

Dentistry 31 years experience

See MD: While protected sex is the best way to prevent stds, there are still some that can be transmitted and sometimes "user error" allows transmis... Read More

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A 40-year-old male asked:

How to get rid of a fever blister?

Dentistry 31 years experience

Pallative Measures: What most people call a fever blister is herpes simplex i - a virus that has to run it's course of 7-14 days. Your dentist or md can give you meds. To... Read More

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A 32-year-old member asked:

What happens if i miss anxiety meds with other drugs?

Dentistry 31 years experience

Depends: I assume you meant "mixed" meds. Mixing medications, over the counter, illegal or prescription medications is never good without consulting with your ... Read More

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A 59-year-old female asked:

Why would my mother's glaucoma dr tell me i may have problems controlling my glaucoma because my mother does?

Dentistry 31 years experience

Genetics: There is clear evidence that you are more likely to develop glaucoma if a parent also had the problem.

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A 47-year-old member asked:

If i am now breaking out in hives! how do i stop it?

Dentistry 31 years experience

Benadryl (diphenhydramine): The first drug you try is Diphenhydramine or Benadryl (diphenhydramine) - 50mg to start. You can also get Benadryl (diphenhydramine) cream that can be... Read More

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A 40-year-old member asked:

What's the definitive way to determine if these itchy bumps are mosquito bites, hives or bed bug bites?

Dentistry 31 years experience

Looks, Located, #s: Mosquito bites are generally just a few and follow being recently outside in the evening or night. Bed bug bites are more commonly located on the legs... Read More

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A 18-year-old female asked:

Can pica be a result of recovering from another eating disorder such as bulimia or anorexia?

Dentistry 31 years experience

Possibly: Multiple eating disorders can be diagnosed in the same patient. Pica, however is more commonly seen alone & can indicate your diet is not providing nu... Read More

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A 49-year-old female asked:

Could a cyst with an impacted wisdom tooth (upper) ly on nerves and give nerve pain.thankyou?

Dentistry 31 years experience

Yes: When there is a cyst around a wisdom tooth, they both need to be removed asap and sent for pathological evaluation. While rare it could be cancerous a... Read More

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A 41-year-old member asked:

Is it weird that i like the darkness?

Dentistry 31 years experience

Not Necessarily: Liking darkness over lots of light is a preference many people have. Who wouldn't prefer to watch a movie in the darkness of a theater? Also sleep sp... Read More

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A 18-year-old male asked:

My penis becomes too hard when erect & also bent down like a curve. how to make it softer & to be perpendicular to my body during erection?

Dentistry 31 years experience

Peyronie's disease ?: Peyronie's disease is any abnormal bending of the penis like you describe. While it is rare in someone your age, it can occur at almost any age. You s... Read More

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A 49-year-old member asked:

Can there be anyway i can treat my genital herpes without going to the doctor?

Dentistry 31 years experience

Not Really: Anything available over the counter will only give temporary relief and only make it feel a little better for a short time. It is best to get prescrip... Read More

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A 30-year-old member asked:

What do i do to get rid of a headache fast without taking medication?

Dentistry 31 years experience

Depends on Cause: Most common headaches are caused by stress/strain/tension on the muscles. You can sometimes find the muscle that is stressed in the back of your neck ... Read More

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A 22-year-old male asked:

I have nose allergy.my nose remains extremely dry.it gets better in humid environment. when i wake up there is layer of mucus coating inside nose.help?

Dentistry 31 years experience

Some Suggestions: Since you know you have allergies, take an antihistamine like claritn or zyrtec (or their generics- available over the counter).You may also wish to t... Read More

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A 40-year-old member asked:

How long does it take anxiety meds to kick in?

Dentistry 31 years experience

It Depends on Med: Some are quick acting (15min) but their effects go away quickly as well. These are generally called anti-anxiotitics or tranquilizers. They are given ... Read More

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A 20-year-old male asked:

When i clean my teeth then ca not get fesh i feel deseas i get smal molecule from my mouth how i can clean nicely?

Dentistry 31 years experience

Time for Check Up: If it has been more than 6 months you need to see your dentist. It may be that you have tartar build up that needs professionally removed. It also may... Read More

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A 49-year-old member asked:

Why would it be that my mouth still is smelly even if i brush my teeth everyday and everynight?

Dentistry 31 years experience

It Depends: How long has it been since your last dental exam? Do you floss? Many things can cause bad breath including mouth breathing at night, smoking, build up... Read More

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A 32-year-old male asked:

I removed my molar 14 days ago but still the gum doesn't heal and part of the gum like a bonny part is movable when i sleep it is attached to the gum?

Dentistry 31 years experience

Normal: It takes 3-4 weeks for the soft tissue to heal and 6-8 weeks for the hard tissue to heal after an extraction. These numbers increase with age, the ext... Read More

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A 62-year-old female asked:

Have been on .25mg of xanax (alprazolam) for anxiety once a day for a year..how do i withdraw from taking it?

Dentistry 31 years experience

Work With MD: That amount once a day is not extremely high & your dependence if most liely more thinking you need it than a physical need. That said, coming off it ... Read More

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A 41-year-old member asked:

What's a good way to address severe anxiety at work?

Dentistry 31 years experience

Talk to MD: You normal doctor may be able to help with short term issues with meds. If it is an on-going problem, counseling may be needed (many employers provide... Read More

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A 36-year-old member asked:

What is the severity of anxiety? how severe is it and how is it diagnosed?

Dentistry 31 years experience

Anxiety: Anxiety ranges from debilitating to mildly upsetting. Anxiety is a normal response when we have a percienved threat but is problematic when we are anx... Read More

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A 45-year-old member asked:

Can the side effects of celexa (citalopram) go away with time?

Dentistry 31 years experience

Usually: Generally, you will see a decrease in side effects in 2-4 weeks of taking the medication but if the side effect is very bothersome or does not improve... Read More

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