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What are tonsil stones made of?

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ICKY STUFF: Tonsil "stones" are comprised of dead mucosal cells from the lining of the oral cavity, from microscopic food particles, and from bacteria - usually in the form of "biofilm". Based on dna sequencing studies, we found more than 100 separate species of bacteria in tonsil stones in a group of 50 children.

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Dr. Sanford Archer answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Food particles: Tonsiliths are food particles covered in minerals from your saliva.

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