That is weird, I had local anesthetic for my wisdom teeth removal. Granted they weren't that hard to remove, but I wouldn't want to be put under entirely for something so simple. Aside from being a bit pale, I could go home straight after and function close to 100%. Recovery from general anesthesia takes much longer from what I know, and there are more risks involved as well.

Only thing I found out is that paracetamol/acetaminophen doesn't do much for me, and that naproxen is a much more effective OTC painkiller.