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A member asked:
Hello, i'm debating if a tonsillectomy would be a good option for me. i've been suffering with a bout of tonsil stones for about a year now.
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Options: Several options for treating tonsil stones exist and surgery is certainly one of them. Best to discuss with a Surgeon who would perform the procedure. For further discussion and other options, visit http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/guide/tonsil-stones-tonsilloliths-treatment-and-prevention?page=3#1
Answered 3/10/2020
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