Tonsil stones, also known as tonsilloliths, are calcium debris deposits that form on the tonsils. While tonsil stones are usually not a health concern, they are often an indication of poor oral ...

Tonsil stones are hard calcifications caught in the tonsils. They are usually light yellow or white but may form too deep in the tonsils for you to see with a mirror. A study in the Journal of ...

Tonsil stones form when food and debris get trapped and harden in the tonsils. Good oral hygiene and quitting smoking can help prevent tonsil stones. Tonsil stones can often be removed at home using a ...

Even if you don't think you've had a tonsil stone, it's possible you've felt the effects of one without realizing. While these little collections of food and bacteria aren't harmful, they can cause ...

Tonsil Stones: Have you ever noticed tiny white or yellow lumps at the back of your throat that cause bad breath and irritation? Those little culprits are called tonsil stones, and while they may seem ...

Q I have been told that I have tonsil stones. What are they, and how do you get them? Do you know if this is a common condition? Are there any natural remedies? A Tonsils are the two rounded pads of ...

Struggling with bad breath that won’t go away? Tonsil stones could be the reason. Here’s how to remove them at home and keep your breath fresh daily. Ever wondered why your mouth still smells, even ...

Hello, dear readers! Welcome to the monthly letters column. You have kept our mailboxes full, so we will dive right in. A recent column about tonsil stones prompted a reader with chronic bad breath to ...

While there’s no established link between lupus and tonsil stones, the inflammation associated with lupus may contribute to their formation. Tonsil stones, or tonsilloliths, aren’t specific to lupus.

Dear Doctors: I have been told that I have tonsil stones. What are they, and how do you get them? Do you know if this is a common condition? Are there any natural remedies? Eve Glazier, M.D., MBA, is ...