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Gretna, LA
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Born and raised in New Orleans, LA. I graduated from Jesuit High School in New Orleans in 2005. I attended Rhodes College in Memphis, TN where I received my BS in Biology and my BA in Political Science in 2009. I moved back home to New Orleans to attend LSU School of Dentistry, where I graduated in May 2013. I currently practice with my father Dr. Peter Michael Tufton on the Westbank where he has practiced for over 40 years.
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Dentistry
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A 37-year-old female asked:
Dr. Michael Tuftonanswered
Dentistry 10 years experience
Similar: If the wisdom tooth is not impacted in anyway/fully erupted, it should be very similar to your last experience of having a molar pulled. Wisdom teeth ... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Absolutely: Having an appliance to help correct a problem with your overall bite can only help to protect the restorative work done to your anterior teeth. Bite p... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Dentistry 10 years experience
Occlusal Splint: One option is to have a hardlined occlusal splint made. The splint will function as a mouth guard preventing one from grinding their teeth but it is a... Read More
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A 25-year-old male asked:
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Dentistry 10 years experience
Multiple factos: Bruxism(grinding/clenching) is a very complicated symptom that a lot of people deal with. The most common excuse for bruxing is stress related, howeve... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Dentistry 10 years experience
Used improperly yes: If used improperly with too much force, yes. A number of factors can cause gum recession. Brushing your teeth improperly can cause gum recession! if y... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry 10 years experience
2 Tylenol (acetaminophen) + 4 Ibupro: The most effective means for treating pain is to take 2 extra strength tylenol (acetaminophen) and 20 minutes later take 4 Ibuprofen (800 mg). Studies... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Tuftonanswered
Dentistry 10 years experience
2 Tylenol (acetaminophen) + 4 Ibupro: The most effective means for treating pain is to take 2 extra strength tylenol (acetaminophen) and 20 minutes later take 4 Ibuprofen (800 mg). Studies... Read More
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A 20-year-old male asked:
Dr. Michael Tuftonanswered
Dentistry 10 years experience
Yes: Depending on the size and extent of the filling a little pain could very well be normal. If the cavity extended closer to the nerve of the tooth a bit... Read More
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A 36-year-old male asked:
Dr. Michael Tuftonanswered
Dentistry 10 years experience
Brush: Brush twice daily,
avoid highly acidic drinks,
keep 6 month recalls.
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A 49-year-old female asked:
Dr. Michael Tuftonanswered
Dentistry 10 years experience
Trigeminal Neuralgia: I would look into asking a specialist about the possibility of having trigeminal neuralgia or more commonly referred to as tic douloureux. It is a chr... Read More
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A 57-year-old male asked:
Dr. Michael Tuftonanswered
Dentistry 10 years experience
Depends on bone left: The main qualification for placing an implant depends on the amount of bone present after a tooth is extracted. If the area has sufficient width and d... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
What can i do to get my 6 year old son to stop sucking his thumb? hes starting to mess up his teeth.
Dr. Michael Tuftonanswered
Dentistry 10 years experience
Thumb appliance: Once the 6 year old molars are erupted you can place a retainer that will prevent your child from sucking his thumb. It is called a fixed palatal ret... Read More
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A 20-year-old male asked:
Dr. Michael Tuftonanswered
Dentistry 10 years experience
Mucocele: Could be a mucocele. Underneath the tongue is a very common place for them and it may be rupturing after a few days looking like an ulcer. Mucoceles a... Read More
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A 20-year-old male asked:
Dr. Michael Tuftonanswered
Dentistry 10 years experience
Cause decay/bone los: Some oral bacteria are responsible for cavities and gum disease. The primary cause of cavities is called streptococcus mutans. It adheres to the ename... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Michael Tuftonanswered
Dentistry 10 years experience
No one knows: No one really knows what causes this condition. All we know is that it is not a serious problem. It is not caused by an infection, and it is not relat... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry 10 years experience
Soft Diet: Anything soft that you enjoy. Mashed potatoes, soup, a smoothie, fish, cooked vegetables, ice cream, you name it.
Essentially you need to avoid anyt... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:
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Some Case's Cannot: Every case is different. Some open bites are due to the position of teeth, other open bites are do to your skeletal structure. A lot of open bites are... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Michael Tuftonanswered
Dentistry 10 years experience
Fistula/infection: You child has an infection associated with one of his teeth that is draining through a fistula on the gums. If the fistula is associated with a primar... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Dentistry 10 years experience
Slowly with patience: First, i would visit the dentists office without any intention of having work done. Visit and meet the dr. And his staff. Get acquainted with them and... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Dentistry 10 years experience
Basic care before: Restoring decayed teeth is more important than cosmetic ones. If left alone can quickly become troublesome. If decayed areas are small and not very d... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Michael Tuftonanswered
Dentistry 10 years experience
White=normal healing: The white in the socket is normal after an extraction. There is nothing wrong and you should not be fearful of a dry socket at this time. Think of the... Read More
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A 67-year-old male asked:
Dr. Michael Tuftonanswered
Dentistry 10 years experience
Mucocele: Could be a mucocele. Underneath the tongue is a very common place for them and it may be rupturing after a few days looking like an ulcer. Mucoceles a... Read More
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Jun 25, 2013
Great responses. Very precise.
Sep 16, 2013
Nice thoughtful answers.
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Aug 16, 2014
SIMPLY THE BEST!! Had upper and lower dentures done by Dr's. Michael & Peter Tufton; wished I'd done so years ago! Fit like no other, told I look 10 years younger, no regrets! LOVE THEN ALL! MUST GO
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Louisiana State Univeristy School of Dentistry
Graduated 2013MD
Awards
Top Doctor, Second Place, New Orleans Region, LA - Summer
2013
Thought Leader, Third Place, New Orleans Region, LA - Summer
2013
Top Dentist, First Place, Louisiana - Summer
2013
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American Dental Assocation
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