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What do ent docs use to dislodge tonsil stones? will it hurt?

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UnderLocalAnesthesia: Small stones are treated at home with salt water gargles or removed with picks or swabs and antibiotics.Large stones arte surgically removed after using a local anesthetic and there will be no pain.In children sometimes general anesthetic is used.Discuss with your ENT what treatment you will need if you have symptomatic tonsillar stones

Answered 2/21/2017

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