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Is it okay for a general dentist to pull wisdom teeth? why do some say go to a oral surgeon?

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Dr. Waleed Zaid answered

Specializes in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Wisdom teeth : I will recommend you to take your wisdom teeth by an Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon because this is in the scope of his/her training and knows how to handle complications that might arise from this treatment, plus the can offer sedation most dentists can't offer

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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