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Can tonsil stones turn from white to black?
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Tonsoliths: are usually white to light brown.
Answered 10/24/2014
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Yes: They'll darken on exposure even to dry air after a few minutes. The black color is related to the high sulfur content; despite what you may have heard elsewhere, they're made primarily of sulfur-rich keratin imparting the nasty smell. A water-pick is underapprediated as a way to remove them.
Answered 3/31/2017
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