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2 stubborn tonsil stones i can't reach very well w/ a qtip or anything. will they eventually pop out on their own? gargling 2xday with therabreath.
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Keep trying: A water pick of a half-unbent paper clip may work. An otolaryngologist may be able to resurface your tonsils with a laser to stop these.
Answered 2/20/2017
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