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I was removing a tonsil stone with a sharp dental scraper and it got caught in my palatoglossal arch..i had to pull it down and caused a tear.will it?

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Dr. Ronald Ward answered

Tonsil: Do not take aspirin or ibuprofen. It will heal. best to avoid salty, spicy foods.

Answered 12/25/2017

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A member asked:

I was removing a tonsil stone with a sharp dental scraper and it got caught in my palatoglossal arch..i had to pull it down and caused a tear.will it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ronald Ward answered

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