I had all four wisdom teeth pulled when I was in high school. I really don't recall it being that bad, like everyone said it would be miserable and besides a bloody mouth waking up the first couple nights and a light diet of liquids and mushy foods, the pain wasn't that bad overall. Maybe it's more painful with age, not sure. I got the funny gas for that procedure and I recall laughing my ass off when the nurse asked me what I wanted to do for a living. I so distinctly remember it because I was thinking to myself, who asks such a question when I am gassed? But I think it's part of making sure the gas is working. I think my hysterical laughter at such a question was enough for them to know it worked.