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A member asked:
Tonsil stones contagious?
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No: Tonsil stones are not contagious.
Answered 10/24/2017
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Not contagious.: Tonsil stone - tonsilloliths - collection of bacterial & cellular debris in tonsillar crypts,
Answered 10/24/2017
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No: They're mostly keratin. There's a lot of misinformation out there about them. They're easy to remove but they do come back. Get a penlight and a mirror and half-unbend a paper clip. You'll get good at it. Don't hurt yourself. A water pick is even better. If it's truly a nuisance, a otolaryngologist can laser-resurface your tonsils.
Answered 11/7/2019
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How an i determine whether I have tonsil stones or not?
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