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People with tonsil stones may not know what they are. Tonsils stones can become a home for bacteria and often have an unpleasant smell.

What are Tonsil stones?

Tonsil Stones are formed when debris such as food, dead cells, and other substances become trapped on the tonsils. The debris turns hard, yellowish forming tonsil stones. These aren’t always easy to see and they can range from rice-sized to the size of a pea.

What Causes Tonsil Stones?

Tonsils are made up of crevices, pits and tunnels called tonsil crypts. Different types of debris such as dead cells and food can get trapped in these pockets and build up. Over some time, the debris hardens into a tonsil stone.

Our sinuses can also lead to the development of tonsil stones. Whenever too much mucus is produced due to sinus problems it can cause thick mucus where the bacteria can thrive in.


Some other causes:

-Poor dental hygiene
-large tonsils/inflamed tonsils
-chronic sinus issues



SYMPTOMS OF TONSIL STONES:

-Bad Breath
-Sore Throat
-Ear Pain-
-Swollen Tonsils
-White, Green or Yellow debris on the tonsil

Can Tonsil Stones Cause Bad Breath?

Yes. There are studies that confirm tonsil stones causes bad breath. These stones are caused by food debris and sulfur producing bacteria building up in your tonsils. The accumulation of debris is usually the reason for foul breath in people with tonsil stones.

How to Get Rid of Bad Breath Due to Tonsil Stones