My wife complained about my bad breath for months. Even after brushing my teeth, scraping my tongue with a tongue scraper, and gargling with mouthwash, a foul odor wafted from my mouth when I spoke.

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 ...

Tonsil stones, or tonsilloliths, are small, firm, whitish deposits that may form in the deep pockets and corners of your tonsils. These lumps, which are common, rarely cause serious symptoms or ...

Discomfort in the back of your throat, with or without bad breath, despite regular brushing and flossing, may be a sign of many possible conditions, including strep throat or tonsillitis (an infection ...

Tonsil stones are usually pebble-sized, but they can also be quite small — sometimes even too tiny to be seen with the naked eye. They’re usually soft, but they can harden and are light yellowish or ...

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 ...

Even if you don't think you've had a tonsil stone, it's possible you've felt the effects of one without realizing. While these little collections of food and bacteria aren't harmful, they can cause ...

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