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I taste tonsil stones but don't see any when looking in the mirror. might they be lodged deep in my tonsils and is it safe to remove them with q-tip?

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Dr. Edwin Ishoo answered

Tonsil stone: You cannot "taste" tonsil stones. If you cant see them and there is no other symptom, do not manipulate your tonsills with cotton at end of sticks.

Answered 3/15/2015

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A member asked:

I taste tonsil stones but don't see any when looking in the mirror. might they be lodged deep in my tonsils and is it safe to remove them with q-tip?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Edwin Ishoo answered

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