I have actually heard similar horror stories. A close friend, still have tingling sensation in her jaw almost all the time, and probably for life. My wife had to do full body anesthesia, and was in wheelchair the next day.
Thankfully mine is over under 30 min, and just took a single push and pull as per my dentist. He said that he didn't expect it to be that easy!
Will see how I heal. Finger crossed.
Oh that's good to hear! My fingers are crossed too!