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 ...

Not only are tonsil stones a "thing," they're far more prevalent than they're discussed. One woman details her year-long ...

Tonsil stones are tiny white or yellow deposits that form in the crevices and gaps on the surface of the tonsils due to the ...

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 ...

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 ...

It’s time for another installment of Burning Questions, the column where I answer the health questions that you maybe don’t want in your google history. As a reminder, this is not medical advice and I ...

If you’ve got white lumps in your throat, they could be tonsil stones or “tonsilloliths.” Find out what causes them and how to get rid of them in this episode of Gross Science. I’m about to show you ...