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 ...

Tonsillectomy, also known as tonsil removal surgery, is a common procedure. Hundreds of thousands of children in the United States have their tonsils removed each year. But like any surgery, there are ...

For people who are prone to tonsil stones, the most effective and permanent way to remove existing ones and prevent future stones from developing is to have your tonsils removed surgically (the ...

So, tonsil stone removal videos are super-trendy right now, did you know? While pimple-popping videos have been all the rage for a while now, it turns out that bursting skin craters isn’t the only ...

Having adenoids or tonsils removed in childhood is a fairly common operation, but little is known about the long-term effects. A new study found that removal significantly increased the risk of ...

Tonsil and adenoid removal associated with long-term risks of respiratory, allergic and infectious diseases Removing tonsils and adenoids in childhood increases the long-term risk of respiratory, ...

Tonsil stones are usually pebble-sized, but they can also be quite small — sometimes even too tiny to be seen with the naked eye. They’re usually soft, but they can harden and are light yellowish or ...