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? Dear Reader: Tonsils are ...
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 ...
Miriam O’Leary, MD, is a board-certified otolaryngologist (ENT) and Chair of Otolaryngology at Tufts Medical Center. Dr. O’Leary is also an associate professor at Tufts University School of Medicine.
Medically reviewed by Benjamin F. Asher, MD Key Takeaways Tonsil stones form when food and debris get trapped and harden in the tonsils. Tonsil stones are often harmless but can cause bad breath and ...
While bad breath happens to the best of us, sometimes standard brushing and flossing just doesn’t cut it, and dentists that ...
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 ...
Water flossers are all the rage, according to social media, where creators are praising the devices for their megawatt smiles. Many claim that a water flosser is a must-have for clean teeth, good ...
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 ...