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

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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.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/11/2015

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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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