1. Which tooth was removed?
Upper or front tooth Lower back tooth (molar/premolar) Lower wisdom tooth

2. Smoking or vaping in the 48 hours after the extraction?
No — completely abstaining Light smoking or vaping Heavy (more than ~10 cigarettes/day)

3. Oral contraceptives (birth-control pills)?
No / not applicable Yes

4. Suction or pressure in the first 72 hours (straw, forceful spitting, vigorous rinsing)?
No Yes

5. How was the extraction?
Simple and quick Surgical / difficult / bone removed

6. Have you had dry socket before?
No Yes

7. Hours since the extraction:

8. Symptoms right now?
Pain improving, clot visible Pain same or worse on day 2–4 Severe throbbing pain radiating to ear/temple, bad taste, empty-looking socket