In a commentary this week on Morning Edition, Frank Deford said the proof is in the pudding.. A listener wrote in to say that keeping proof in a pudding would be messy. The original proverb is: The proof of the pudding is in the eating. And what it meant was that you had to try out food to know whether it was good.
For the normal pain that is associated with tooth extraction, you can simply take over-the-counter painkillers such as Ibuprofen. This should help in any slight or normal pain after tooth extraction. Keep monitoring any pain or discomfort and if you are ever worried about it, contact your dentist immediately.
Before having your wisdom teeth removed, you'll be given an injection of local anaesthetic to numb the tooth and surrounding area. If you're particularly anxious about the procedure, your dentist or surgeon may give you a sedative to help you relax. This usually involves an injection into your arm.urgery to remove wisdom teeth shouldn't be painful, because the area will be numb. However, if you feel pain during the procedure, tell your dentist or oral surgeon so they can give you more anaesthetic. How long it takes to remove the tooth will vary.