Question 1

will penicillin stop tonsil stones?

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NO: Tonsil stones are a mechanical problem which has to do with accumulation of debris in the pits (crypts) of tonsils.  Antibiotics may temporarily reduce surrounding irritation or any odor associated with the stones but will not cure the problem.  Usually, there is no role for antibiotics in the treatment of stones.

Question 2

how to stop tonsil stones from coming back every month?

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Biofilm: So, these stones are a part of a chronic tonsillitis.  The &#x27;perfect&#x27; way to get rid of them is to have the tonsils out.  Most people don&#x27;t want to do that so, why not try to brush the tonsils or use a waterpik &amp;#40;or other type of jet&amp;#41; to blast them?  Then, you can try mouthwash with Chlorhexidine in it to kill the bacteria.
Good luck!

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

how do i prevent myself from/stop getting tonsil stones? i have small ones almost every day and i push them out with a qtip.

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Tonsillectomy: Only solution is to remove tonsils. Discuss this with an ENT doc.

Question 5

what can i do to stop getting so many tonsil stones?

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Gargles or surgery: Tonsil stones aka tonsillolithiasis are concretions of dead skin, bacteria, possibly food particles.  Antibiotics help temporarily. Gargling with various rinses or water picking may help.  Occasionally an otolaryngogist may cauterize the tonsils in office.  The problem is resolved with tonsillectomy.

Question 6

i ve been coughing up tonsil stones (that's what they're called on the internet) is there any way i can stop them from developing?

Accepted Answer

Tonsilliths : Hello, the white spots in the back of your throat sound like tonsilliths. These are food particles that get stuck in the tonsil tissues. They harden and make your tonsils look like they are infected. Under these tonsil pimples is a cavity or crevice that may be inflamed and infected. Gargle with water after every meal. This helps to clear these white pimples. Also see your doctor.

Question 7

what are tonsil stones?

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Tonsilliths: They are bacterial colonies that form in tonsillar crypts. A common bacteria is actinomyces.  It can give you a foreign body sensation in throat and halitosis.

Question 8

are tonsil stones serious?

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tonsil stones: The tonsils have multiple holes that can can get filled with bacteria, mucus and food debris.  Overtime the debris can harden and form the so called tonsil stones.  They are not  serious but they can cause throat discomfort and bad breath.

Question 9

what can cause tonsil stones?

Accepted Answer

Eating: Tonsil stones (i.e. Tonsilliths) are collections of food and debris which get trapped in the tonsils.  This material gets infected usually becomes foul smelling.  Some tonsils have more nooks and crannies in which to collect this debris, which makes the stones larger and/or more numerous.  If removed, tonsilliths usually will recur.  If severe, tonsillectomy will cure the problem. Best wishes.

Question 10

can tonsil stones be harmful?

Accepted Answer

No! Offensive?  Yes!: Tonsil stones are offensive due to odor.  They may cause discomfort and possibly and infection could result from them.  Mostly it is odor and cosmetic.

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