I agree, it is different for every person. I had all four of mine removed at once and I was put under for the procedure. Let's face it - it just isn't all that much fun. But in a day or two you should start to heal nicely. The tea bags are a good idea...I personally hated the guaze.

I don't know of anyone who has exactly jumped for joy over the news that their wisdom teeth needed to be extracted but the option is to do nothing and invite an abscess - and with those having my head removed was my request. They are so very painful.

Good luck...we are all here to listen and support you. I don't think it is ever as bad as we anticipate.