I had one of mine out last week because it was infected and resisted antibiotics, otherwise I would have kept it. My tooth was a super difficult case (the tooth had to be cut/drilled out of the bone, took about half hour for ONE TOOTH ack), my dentist didn't even want to do it. But I did it with a local and it was so easy. Just take it easy after and eat soft foods and follow the instructions. Most people don't get dry socket. Just be gentle with the wounds and take advil for swelling. My tongue and lips were a little cut up as well, but after a few days I was back to eating almost normal foods again.