Tonsil stones, also known as tonsilloliths, are calcium debris deposits that form on the tonsils. While tonsil stones are usually not a health concern, they are often an indication of poor oral ...

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The tonsils are lumps on each side at the back of the throat, whereas the adenoids are glands further up in the throat and behind the nose. They form part of the immune system. The tonsils and ...

No matter how well you brush your teeth or how many breath mints you pop, you can’t quite seem to shake that stubborn case of bad breath. What’s going on? Many things can cause bad breath, but one of ...

Tonsil stones form when debris collects in the tonsils then calcifies to form hard stones. Prevention tips can include gargling with salt water, using mouthwash, using a water flosser, or having a ...

Your tonsils are the two round pads of tissue at the back of your throat. They’re part of your immune system. When germs enter your mouth or nose, your tonsils sound the alarm and call the immune ...

White spots on your tonsils are typically a sign of common bacterial or viral infections, such as tonsillitis, strep throat, or mononucleosis. White spots can be caused by tonsil stones, a harmless ...

The short answer is yes. You can, in fact, cough up tonsil stones. And you might not even know that you have tonsil stones until you cough one up. Share on Pinterest Your tonsils are two pads of ...

I still have memories of being a teenager and randomly coughing up white rocks. At the time, I either spat them out or sometimes swallowed them if I felt them fall from inside my mouth. I definitely ...

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How can human papilloma virus (HPV) be prevalent in otherwise healthy people not known to carry it? A just-published study concludes that the virus may be lurking in small pockets on the surface of ...