I had three wisdom teeth taken out last Monday, none were impacted. I opted for the oral surgeon, and getting knocked out. I recommend it, based on my experience. After the surgery in the morning, I slept for a few hours. When I woke up my face was still numb. Once the numbness wore off they started to ache a little so I took a Motrin 800 (generic), and when that didn't work a Vicatin (again, generic). I took one more Motrin before going to bed that night, and didn't need any other pain medication. My mouth started aching a little on Thursday and Friday, but it was tolerable and I didn't take any medications.
I called my AME to find out what was cool to fly on and what was not. They prescibed me the aforementioned pain killers along with an antibiotic, a steriod (to stop swelling), and a mouth rinse. The only one the doctor said I couldn't fly on was the Vicatin (duh!). I flew again on Thursday, and except for the aching mentioned above, had no problems.
Insurance paid most costs. I paid $80 deductable, and $8/ med, for a grand total of $120. I'm sure some insurance will pay a little more, some a little less.
Good luck.