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A member asked:

I have been having white smelly stone looking things coming out from my tonsils. could this mean i have tonsil stones?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Yes: These can usually be extruded with the blunt end of a tooth brush or with a tongue depresor. A water pik may be useful.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 3/12/2018

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Dr. Hetesh Ranchod -- Dr. Ranch answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Yes.: Try to brush your tonsils if you can reach back there. Rinse with warm salt water, this too seems to help.

Answered 3/6/2014

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