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I have tonsil stone alike things coming out of my throat, and they are making my breath smell bad and feel dry like something is stuck in my throat?
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Tonsil stone?: This might be a tonsilloliths (or tonsil stone). Your dentist can confirm this. Some people use Water Pik type machines to flush them out.
Answered 6/29/2016
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