Even with impacted wisdom teeth and local anesthetic, I would only call the procedure mildly unpleasant. It was over in 30 minutes for all 4 teeth and there was

Even with impacted wisdom teeth and local anesthetic, I would only call the procedure mildly unpleasant. It was over in 30 minutes for all 4 teeth and there was almost no pain (but lots of pressure on the jaw). Yes, they drilled them in half to take them out as well. Local anesthetic is frigging amazing. The recovery period, in comparison, was hell. Swollen face, bleeding, subsisting on yogurt and milk for a week, unable to open mouth fully, opiates that made you drowsy/nauseous and didn't do much for the pain. Going back for a checkup a week later, my surgeon tried to force my mouth open for inspection and I almost passed out from the pain.