Tonsil Stones Treatment




Tonsil Stones Treatment

Tonsil stones, also known as tonsilloliths, are fairly common in adults. Tonsil stones are caused by the accumulation of bacteria and debris that become lodged in tonsils, particularly in the crypts or crevices of the tonsils. This usually leads to bad breath. I’ve had so many questions about tonsil stones treatment lately, I felt that it was worth digging into.
Dr. Murray Grossman has invented an amazing little machine to assist in the removal of tonsil stones. He calls it the Hydro Pulse




The composition of these tonsilloliths is a mix of calcium, debris and bacteria. High sulfur content is probably the cause of the associated bad breath, or halitosis. Tonsil stones are not always readily apparent. Many people that suffer from bad breath don’t realize that the source of their bad breath might be tonsil stones. They are not always visible, since they become logged in crypts within the tonsils. Sadly, many of the people around tonsil stone sufferers are more aware of the problem than the affected individual.

 

tonsil stones treatment
tonsil stones treatment

Researching the subject on the internet will likely yield several pages of home remedies for tonsil stones treatment. You can even find videos of individuals picking them out of their throats with foreign objects. Reliable information about the causes, symptoms, and treatments is like tip-toeing through a neighborhood park where people come form miles away to walk their dogs. No one seems to be cleaning up after these information dogs. The level of tonsil stones treatment  spam is overwhelming.

I’ve consulted with Otolaryngologists and researched reputable sites like the Journal Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. Shoving things down your throat, squeezing your tonsils and expensive gadgets were not recommended tonsil stones treatment. Tonsil stones can go away on their own in many cases. Good oral hygiene seems to be the preferred approach to minimizing or eliminating tonsilloliths. Gargling with salt water a few times per day can go a long way to removing and preventing the tonsil stones.

Recurrent tonsillitis may also increase the risk of tonsil stones. A study in the British Dental Journal found that in all, 75 patients that had tonsillitis had tonsil stones. The question of cause or effect comes into question. Do these bouts of tonsillitis make people more susceptible to the stones? Do these stones make tonsils more vulnerable to inflammation and infection of the tonsils? It’s the old chicken or the egg question. I would suggest that, in many cases, both tonsil stones and tonsillitis are a factor of the anatomy of the tonsils. Large tonsils with many crevices or crypts are simply more apt to become infected by a number of bacterial, viral, and or organic invaders. While good oral hygiene may reduce these problems, sometimes tonsil stones treatment is necessary. Obviously a throat without tonsils is less likely to succumb to tonsil stones or tonsillitis. Also obvious is the fact that surgery is more invasive, expensive, and carries more risks. Other methods of combating tonsil stones are usually recommended as a first line tonsil stones treatment.

If you think that you have tonsilloliths, try gargling with warm salt water three times per day. If this doesn’t help see your doctor or, better yet, an Otolaryngologist. Hope this helps. Take care, -Greg

25 comments

  1. Hi I’ve just discovered I have tonsil stones I squeezed my tonsil and some really small milky things came out that stink. I’ve suffered from bad breath for years could this be the cause?? I’ve exhausted every other option ??…

  2. Hi I’ve just discovered I have tonsil stones I squeezed my tonsil and some really small milky things came out that stink. I’ve suffered from bad breath for years could this be the cause?? I’ve exhausted every other option ??

  3. I’m having my tonsillectomy on the 20th because of years of trouble with tonsil stones. I sure hope it’s worth it. I’m terrified!

  4. I also had tonsil stones and just got my tonsils taken out. They were getting worse over the past year or so and the only solution is getting them taken out. Even though I didn’t have any visible at the time of my surgery my ENT said that there were a lot when he took my tonsils out. I was told that I might have more energy after my recovery since the tonsil stones are basically toxins trapped in your body. We’ll see.

  5. I had these nasty suckers, the only remedy I found was to have my tonsils taken out. I had my surgery 6 months ago and I can say that it was, without doubt, the best thing I could have ever done. It’s very nice not having to deal with those disgusting things anymore. Yes, the surgery was not a pleasant experience, but those couple of weeks of discomfort were certainly worth it.

    Good luck to everyone still suffering with them.

    1. Claude, thank you for your feed back. I have just realized that I have tonsil stones and am headed for the doctor. Your info will help me decide how to proceed. I was wondering if you had a similar experience to mine. My right tonsil has been sore and bleeding and I will really tired all the time. Then I found the stones and looked on line to find out about the stones. I don’t want to have surgery but if you feel so much better then maybe I should do this too. Thank you!

    2. I’m a 26yr old female who has been suffering from tonsil stones for a large portion of my life. Lately they are getting more frequent and are creating tons of anxiety and are even impacting my relationship with my partner (as if relationships aren’t already tough enough!). I finally went to an ENT and am getting my tonsils removed. I’m very nervous about it, but I’m so happy to hear that it is worth the few weeks of pain!! Thanks so much for your positive post!

    3. I’M SOOO GLAD YOU SAID IT’S WORTH IT! I’LL HAVE MY SURGERY NEXT WEEK AND CAN’T WAIT!!! ALTHOUGH I’M SCARED BECAUSE OF THE PAIN, I’M SOOOOOOOOOOOO READY TO END WITH THIS NIGHTMARE AND GET BACK TO HAVE A NORMAL LIFE!

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