“Does a tooth removal require anesthesia?”

Yes, you need local anesthesia.

Teeth are attached to the human jaw by microscopic filaments, which can only be seen by microscope. We call them "Sharpy's Fibers" and in reality they are actually tiny ligaments. There are nerves attached to these fibers as well as to the base of the tooth. We use anesthesia - typically nicknamed "Novacain" - to numb the area where the tooth is to be removed. No, you don't technically need novacain to remove a tooth, but why would you want to go through the pain - and frankly torture - of surgically removing a part of your body without it? Is it fear of the injection? We encounter needle-phobics regularly, and I get it... fear is real to the individual involved. But no person with a rational mind should consider a surgical procedure without anesthesia.

Yes, getting a tooth pulled typically require local anesthesia which means, we make the area numb so you don't feel anything.Also, following the procedure, dentists usually recommend over-the-counter (OTC) or prescription pain medication to help you manage the pain.

To have a tooth extracted requires local anesthesia. You will be "numb." To have a tooth extracted does not require IV (conscious sedation) or general anesthesia. Depending on the surgery or anxiety, you may want to consider these options and discuss with your provider.

Yes

Yes, unless you like pain. :)

For the comfort of the patient yes.