<s>[INST] Hi,I just had a tooth extracted yesterday and two white dots have formed on the side of the hole.  I have been rinsing with salt water but it doesnt help.  What are the white dots?  I feel like if this was normal the information would be all over the web but I havent found a formal answer to the question.  Help? [/INST] Hi. Can understand your concern. As per your complaint white spots near the site of tooth extraction can be small traumatic ulcers formed due to injury to the gums by the extraction instruments. You need not worry about it and will heal by itself. Continue doing saline gargles and take the medications given to you on time. In case if they do not heal there can be a chance that there is some left out root piece in the extraction socket causing infection. Hope this information helps. If you find the answer helpful kindly write a positive review and click on found this answer helpful as a token of appreciation. Thanks and regards. Chat Doctor.  </s>