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I have a spot on my tonsil my doctor called a cobblestone, what is this? do i need to worry?

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Dr. Edwin Gray answered

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Probably okay!: Tonsils can have pockets in which food gets trapped forming a kurd like object doctors call a foreign body. Try rinsing well after starchy foods. A soft toothbrush can be used to dislodge some particles. Your dentist can also give you an opinion.

Answered 10/5/2015

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A member asked:

I have a spot on my tonsil my doctor called a cobblestone, what is this? do i need to worry?

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