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Are tonsil stones dangerous?
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Generally not: Generally not , but best to see your otolaryngologist if recurrent and symptomatic.
Answered 9/28/2016
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No: They're masses of keratin -- there's a propagated error on the internet giving a different composition. Get a penlight and a mirror and half-unbend a paper clip. You'll get good at it. Water pick is even better. If it's truly a nuisance, a otolaryngologist can laser-resurface your tonsils.
Answered 7/7/2015
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