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 ...

Ever have a little white lump embedded in your tonsil? A good chunk (sorry) of us probably have one right now, although if it’s very small you may not feel it. These lumps are totally normal, and this ...

The tonsils are a pair of glands in the back of the throat that help your body fight off viruses and other infections. Sometimes, your tonsils can develop tonsil stones — which are not usually serious ...

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 ...

Tonsil stones are small, whitish chunks most often caused by poor oral hygiene. In some cases, they can be the size of a pebble or even larger. Many people never experience any symptoms of tonsil ...

Many of us will have suddenly found a small but hard discoloured lump in our mouths or on the back of our throats. But what are they and are they something we need to take seriously? The lumps are ...

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The deposits which are made from calcium salts, bacteria and mucus which can collect on the soft tissue of the tonsils. They are usually white, yellow or even grey in colour. They are often not ...