At the beginning of the tooth extraction process, the dentist will numb your tooth, jawbone, and gums in the area with a local anesthetic. If you have elected to undergo the procedure with IV sedation/anesthesia, you will be asleep prior to receiving the numbing injections. During the extraction process, the tooth is firmly rocked in order to widen the socket for removal. While you will not feel pain during the procedure, you will feel pressure — the nerves that transmit pain are numbed, while the nerves that transmit pressure are not as affected. If you feel pain at any point during the procedure, please let us know right away.