The socket is the hole in the bone where the tooth has been removed. After a tooth is pulled, a blood clot forms in the socket to protect the bone and nerves underneath. Sometimes that clot can become dislodged or dissolve a couple of days after the extraction. That leaves the bone and nerve exposed to air, food, fluid, and anything else that enters the mouth.
The Martian is a 2015 American science fiction film directed by Ridley Scott, based on Andy Weir's 2011 novel The Martian. Matt Damon stars as an astronaut who is mistakenly presumed dead and left behind on Mars. The film depicts his struggle to survive and others' efforts to rescue him.
Matt Damon relies on science to stay alive in 'The Martian.' (Photo: Aidan Monaghan). 1087 CONNECT 111 TWEET LINKEDIN 6 COMMENT EMAIL MORE. Matt Damon and The Martian shot into a whole different galaxy at the box office, rocketing to a $55 million opening weekend, according to studio estimates.