I have FOUR back teeth removed, two had broken away to the gum line, and the other two got damaged in the removal of the first two - doh!!

One side had an infection and could have pulled it out myself it was that loose. I did feel like I had been smacked in the mouth for a day or two, but to be honest, although uncomfortable, wasn't two bad.

The worst bit really was the the butcher tore the gumb and had to have stitches on one side, meaning for two days I had to eat chicken roll, push it in and swallow without chewing lol!!!

After the first day though, I could eat and so long as I went careful was fine. That was 12 years ago, dentists are far better now mate.

If it hurts, stop them, simple as that, they will inject you again, if it don't work, stop then and do a course of tablets to clear the infection, after the extraction it is just sore for a few days and in most cases, an abscess will drain away when the tooth comes out.

I go private, don't cost much and you feel more in control of what is going on.