text: has anyone had to get there wisdom teeth out? does it hurt?   yes, and yes. of course, i had all 4 out at once and they were severely impacted, so that probably had a great deal to do with the pain... but my face swelled up like a chipmunk and it was an entire week before i could eat *anything* non-liquid.  i'd suggest (just in case) that you're smarter than i was and don't have this done right before a big eating holiday (easter's coming up...) i did it 3 days before thanksgiving and had to have my turkey dinner ground up like babyfood so i could join in the festivities.  ewww