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I used hydrogen peroxide on my tonsils. put some on a q tip and dapped it on my tonsils it helped remove a lot it ! however my tonsil looks white! i'm trying not to freak out but idk if it's more tonsil stones or my tonsil is actually white. i did use a l

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Dr. Thomas Josa answered

Depends on how much: Depending on how strong the solution was. Nothing to freak out about but I don't recommend using it. Don't you hate those annoying stones!

Dr Willson and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/9/2015

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A member asked:

I used hydrogen peroxide on my tonsils. put some on a q tip and dapped it on my tonsils it helped remove a lot it ! however my tonsil looks white! i'm trying not to freak out but idk if it's more tonsil stones or my tonsil is actually white. i did use a l

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Thomas Josa answered

Dr Willson and another doctor agreed

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