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A member asked:

I always get tonsil stones on my throat, sometimes big sometimes small. how to treat this? dentist or ent?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Steven Pohlhaus answered

ENT: Once you pass the soft palate you are in ENT turf.

Dr Minich agreed

Answered 8/22/2016

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My throat is too sensitive I offen get tonsil stones n pain too I m non smoker/drinker, My tonsils r small I dont eat spicy. Y I've always throat prob?

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If I can't get into an Ent til the end of April for a lump on my throat and tonsil should I go to emergency? I am really worried.

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I've read that many Doctors won't perform tonsillectomies anymore. I have tonsil stones, and often get strep throat. Can I ask for a tonsillectomy?

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Ive had a sore throat only on my right side since February 2022 so a year now it comes and goes and doesnt feel like a typical sore throat, IE: scratchy feeling. The pain I get is a more dull ache by my right tonsil. Already went to 2 ents?

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Can you get tonsil stones deep in your throat? I have a white spot deep in throat no other symptoms

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