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Not sure how to get rid of tonsil stones?
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Automatic: Tonsil stones automatically dislodge themselves and are swollowed.
Answered 9/28/2012
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Remove them: They eventually dislodge. A water pick is your best device for removing them. If you're in a hurry, get a penlight and a mirror and half-unbend a paper clip. You'll get good at it; there's a small injury / infection risk. If it's truly a nuisance, a otolaryngologist can laser-resurface your tonsils.
Answered 2/26/2016
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