When I had my wisdoms taken out they were all badly impacted. I got put right under with I.V. (count backwards from 20, I think I made it to 12). I was expecting the worst but it really was not too bad. They gave me percocet but I barely needed em. I had em all pulled on a Friday and by Monday I was back to work with no pain. Good dental surgeons are worth the extra $. I do however remember half waking up in the middle of the procedure and the doc had his knee on my chest wrenching my head back and forth. Good times!