Deep Tonsil Stone Removal - Tonsil Stones - Tooth Time Family Dentistry New Braunfels Texas
Tonsil stones, also called tonsilloliths, are small lumps that form in your tonsils. The main symptom of tonsil stones is bad breath. Methods for tonsil stone removal at home include using a saltwater gargle or a water pick. If the tonsil stones keep coming back or bothering you, your provider may recommend surgery.
What are tonsil stones?
Tonsil stones are small lumps of hard material that form in the tonsils. Tonsil stones can cause bad breath though they’re usually not painful or harmful. They’re also called tonsilliths.
You can usually treat tonsil stones at home. But in some cases, you may need surgery to remove the tonsils.
What’s the difference between tonsil stones and tonsillitis?
Tonsillitis is a tonsil infection. Both conditions can cause bad breath and throat pain. Usually, if you have tonsillitis, you’ll also get red, inflamed tonsils along with a sore throat, fever and headache.
What causes tonsil stones?
Materials and debris can get trapped in the tonsillar crypts. The material can harden or calcify, forming stones. Trapped material could include:
Minerals such as calcium.
Food or debris.
Bacteria or fungi.
What are the symptoms of tonsil stones?
Some tonsil stones don’t cause any symptoms. If you do have symptoms, they may include:
Bad breath (halitosis).
Cough.
Earache.
Sore throat.
Bad taste in your mouth.
Small white or yellow stones that you may spit up.
Other symptoms include:
Difficulty swallowing.
Feeling that something’s stuck in your throat.
Small white patches on your tonsils.
Throat infections that are hard to treat with antibiotics.
How are tonsil stones treated?
Usually, treatment aims to manage tonsil stone symptoms. There isn’t a specific treatment method for stones. Make sure to:
Brush teeth regularly.
Gargle with warm salt water.
Can I remove the tonsil stones myself?
You can try these at-home methods to get rid of tonsil stones:
Gargling: Vigorous gargling using salt water has a few advantages. It helps your throat feel better, plus it can dislodge the tonsil stones. It may even get rid of the bad odor. This is particularly helpful when you gargle after eating to prevent food and debris from getting caught in the tonsil crypts.
Coughing: Some people find that a strong cough can loosen stones and bring them up.
Using an object: If gargling and coughing don’t dislodge the stones, it’s tempting to use your finger or a toothbrush to get rid of tonsil stones. But you can easily scratch your delicate tonsils. They can get infected. Instead, if you want to use an object, try a cotton swab.
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