I'm a huge woos (wooce wuss??) - anyway, I hate my own pain! I had a wisdom tooth removed in the chair with only local anaesthetic and it just pooped out without much fuss. The anticipation was far worse than the actual extraction. I knew all of this, having been a dental nurse for several years, but it's quite different when I'm the patient! Assisting with extractions used to be one of my favourite procedures! The vast majority of extractions are simple and straight forward, otherwise the patient is referred to an oral surgeon. Dry sockets are reasonably uncommon and easily treated - just make sure you see your dentist immediately if you expect you are developing a dry socket! Have it out. (Can I come and watch..??!!)

ETA JLeigh, I only have 3 wisdom teeth, perhaps you got my fourth one??