Who Extracts Wisdom Teeth?

An oral surgeon will often be referred by the person's general dentist. The oral surgeon will have the necessary space and equipment to perform a wisdom tooth extraction properly. A maxillofacial surgeon can also perform a wisdom tooth extraction.

Can a dentist extract wisdom teeth?

Williams: Yes a general dentist is able to remove your wisdom teeth. The difference between a general dentist and an oral surgeon is the oral surgeon is trained to remove the wisdom teeth using IV sedation.

Who performs wisdom tooth extraction?

If a wisdom tooth doesn't have room to grow (impacted wisdom tooth), resulting in pain, infection or other dental problems, you'll likely need to have it pulled. Wisdom tooth extraction may be done by a dentist or an oral surgeon.