Question 1

if you can regular tonsil stones, could you have your tonsils removed?

Accepted Answer

Yes, If you can...: Find a surgeon who'll do it. Most surgeons  i know do not like to remove tonsils on adult males unless there is a clear indication because the risks of bleeding are higher. I would start you on Peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate) oral rinse for at least a couple of months before entertaining the possibility.

Question 2

i have tonsil stones should i go to the er to get them removed?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: probably better cared for at ENT OFFICE u less fever, abscess acute issue

Question 3

my daughter appears to have tonsil stones. although she had her tonsils removed nine years ago. is this possible?

Accepted Answer

Tonsils: The palatine tonsils usually do not come back following removal, however the lingual tonsils can get enlarged and produce symptoms. The best way is to take a picture of the back of the mouth and present it here or show to an ENT physician to describe what you mean by "tonsil stones"

Question 4

i removed tonsil stones 7 days ago.but now chking fr it i found that a white spot its again growing.what i do now.is there no cure?

Accepted Answer

Tonsil stones: You can remove these carefully with a pointed implement, but they are prone to reforming.  Consultation with an ENT doctor to determine whether the tonsils are in a condition suggesting a need for surgical removal is another possibility. Good luck.

Question 5

i've been getting a lot of tonsil stones recently.  should i be concerned?  i don't want to get my tonsils removed, can a better diet prevent it?

Accepted Answer

No worries: Aside from the irritation and bad breath there is nothing bad about them. Removal of tonsils would help but is not necessary. Using a water pik type device to wash them out is helpful. Diet won't affect it.

Question 6

i have tonsil stones.white smelly things on my right tonsil. i don't get them a lot and they go away in few days.should i get my tonsils removed?

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Your call: Some folks use a penlight and paper clip to get rid of them. Contrary to what you'll read online, they are made of keratin rather than collagen and form in the crypts. They're common and i've heard of laser resurfacing of the tonsils to prevent them from forming.

Question 7

had tonsils removed this year in may, b/c constantly getting sick..had tonsil stones and pharyngitis.. still i am getting sick. what is the problem?

Accepted Answer

Simple: You got the trap/filter ( tonsil ) removed.......but the other factors which are responsible for recurrent respiratory infection remained intact.....need to modify them.

Question 8

what is an abnormal number of tonsil stones?  i just extracted at least 5 good sized stones from one tonsil crypt.  should i consider a tonsillectomy?

Accepted Answer

Not sure: There isn't a defined number of abnormal stones.  What is important are the symptoms.  If they cause pain, bad breath, or are associated with infection, especially 6-7 infections in one year, or 3-5 yearly for&gt;3-5 years then removal is indicated. Stones are from actinomyces, a normal mouth anaerobic resident. Sometimes augmentin, (amoxicillin and clavulanate) penicillin, or Cleocin can resolve it.

Question 9

how can i get tonsil stones after having my tonsils removed?

Accepted Answer

It's not the tonsil: The tonsils create tonsil stones or tonsilths because of the crypts in them that trap bacteria and food (see my other taps). If you continue to get tonsil stones you may have residual tonsil tissue (possible but unlikely) but you can also get tonsil stones or tonsilths in the lingual tonsil which is at the very back part of your tongue. Debris also collects in the vallecula - above voice box.

Question 10

can i get my tonsils removed just to stop having tonsil stones?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: If these stones are a recurring problem, you certainly can have the tonsils removed.

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My daughter appears to have tonsil stones. although she had her tonsils removed nine years ago. is this possible?

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I removed tonsil stones 7 days ago.but now chking fr it i found that a white spot its again growing.what i do now.is there no cure?

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I've been getting a lot of tonsil stones recently. should i be concerned? i don't want to get my tonsils removed, can a better diet prevent it?

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I have tonsil stones.white smelly things on my right tonsil. i don't get them a lot and they go away in few days.should i get my tonsils removed?

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Had tonsils removed this year in may, b/c constantly getting sick..had tonsil stones and pharyngitis.. still i am getting sick. what is the problem?

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What is an abnormal number of tonsil stones? i just extracted at least 5 good sized stones from one tonsil crypt. should i consider a tonsillectomy?

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Can i get my tonsils removed just to stop having tonsil stones?

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