When I had my wisdom teeth taken out I was 18. It was 2 weeks before my wedding and I couldnt chew any food or stand the pain I was in. So I made the appt, went to the oral surgeon, had all 4 taken out. There really wasnt any pain at all. If you smoke pack the back of your mouth with cotten or gauze because you dont want dry socket. Even sucking on a straw will cause that. I felt fine within a couple days. I had no bruising or swelling, just a little tender. But everyone is different. My husband on the other hand waits till the last minute and goes to the dentist and he take the plyers and pops it out. Good Luck.
Jen