J.F.
My husband said the whole thing was easier than having his teeth cleaned. So unless he is a big baby, he should be fine.
I did have some peas for my hubby- a few bags. I made him lay on the couch for a day or so and he was good. He did go to work a few days after and pushed it a bit too hard, but all he said was that the area was sore... so really for him day 2-3 was the worst of it and even then he was fine. Never even took any pain killers.