What are tonsil stones? Are they dangerous?
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What are tonsil stones? Are they dangerous?
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Dr. Russell Faust
ENT - Head & Neck Surgery
In brief: Not dangerous
They often are irritating, and contribute to bad breath. They are not dangerous. Some people have luck with a "water pik" to regularly remove them.
In brief: Not dangerous
They often are irritating, and contribute to bad breath. They are not dangerous. Some people have luck with a "water pik" to regularly remove them.
Dr. Russell Faust
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Dr. Revathi Naadimuthu
Ophthalmology
In brief: Not dangerous
They are little accumulations that develop within the tonsils.
It may be from food or other proteinaceous material.
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