I'm trying to figure out whether I should go to a dentist or a maxillofacial surgeon for wisdom teeth extraction which one would be better for the procedure? Also, how long does the whole surgery usually take to recover from? I'm a bit nervous about the process and recovery time.

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Dr Kamran Mohammed

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For wisdom teeth extraction, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon is generally the better choice, especially for complex cases. Recovery time typically ranges from a few days to two weeks

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