Question 1

do candida albicans (thrush) cause tonsil stones?

Accepted Answer

No: Tonsil stones are usually an amalgamation of trapped food, discarded cells and debris from the tonsil, and the bacteria that live naturally in our mouth.  They are not indicative of an infection and don't have a relationship with candida.

Question 2

are tonsil stones serious?

Accepted Answer

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 3

how are tonsil stones removed?

Accepted Answer

Various ways: I have known patients who were bothered by their "tonsil stones" who used a tooth-pick to clean out the tonsil stones; others reported that they used a "water pik" with great success. Try also daily gargling with salt water (saline) containing manuka honey - "nature's antibiotic".

Question 4

how are tonsil stones started?

Accepted Answer

Cryptic tonsils: The first thing that starts are tonsils that have deep pockets or crypts. Food, debris, and bacteria get trapped in the crypts and form the "tonsil stones.".

Question 5

how can tonsil stones be recognized?

Accepted Answer

Just look: With the right light and a goo mirror, tonsil "stones" can be seen by opening your mouth and looking in the mirror. They are usually whitish nodules that fill little pits - "crypts" - in the surface of the tonsil.

Question 6

how an i determine whether i have tonsil stones or not?

Accepted Answer

White spots: Look for white spots on your tonsils. These can be present even if you don't have a sore throat and may represent curd-like debris (tonsil stones) that gets caught in the tiny crypts of your tonsils. Bad breath and chronic low-grade soreness can also be caused by the this debris. You can gently touch your tonsils with a long q-tip: sometimes debris will come out.

Question 7

tonsil stones contagious?

Accepted Answer

No: Tonsil stones are not contagious.

Question 8

how do u get rid of tonsil stones?

Accepted Answer

ENT doc: An ENT specialist can help you get rid of this problem. If you have no symptoms, no need to treat. If you have symptoms, you may need your tonsils removed. Sometimes the stones themselves can be removed.

Question 9

are tonsil stones a symptom of hiv?

Accepted Answer

No: They are simply debris that gets trapped in tonsil crypts.

Question 10

how can you get rid of tonsil stones?

Accepted Answer

Two ways: You can try to irrigate tonsils (for example with a water pik device) to clean out the crypts. The other option is to just remove the tonsils surgically.

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