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I get from what i've read is a tonsil stone a white build up in a crater of my tonsil that comes out and back a lot. should i worry? hurts sometimes
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Correct don't worry: Tonsil stones are harmless but may lead to an infection if they get stuck in the tonsil.
Answered 9/28/2015
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