I had my wisdom teeth (only had 3) extracted (oral surgery) when I was about 22. It was terrible. I think I was off work for most of the week, and I don't think I ate much for about a month after. Good way to lose weight though.
the wisdom teeth usually aren't that bad if they are not impacted. all four of mine were impacted and I was in excrusiating pain for almost a week thats why I used the whole prescription of vicodon and the refill. but it's different for everyone