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Tonsil stones, medically known as Tonsillolith occur when dead bacteria, and food debris get form hardened lumps that get stuck in the nooks and crevices of the tonsils. While in most cases, there are no specific symptoms, large tonsil stones may be the cause for bad breath and can also cause discomfort in swallowing. In this article, we describe 5 ways to get rid of tonsil stones.

1. Scraping them off with ear-buds:

Look into a mirror and examine your mouth. If you have tonsil stones, they will probably appear as white lumps on either side of the back of your throat. If you are not able to see any such lumps, but suspect you have tonsil stones, wash your hands with soap thoroughly. Then insert a finger into your mouth and feel your tonsils for the presence of a hardened lump. This way stones located in hard-to-spot regions can be identified. Once you have located the stones, carefully insert an ear-bud into your mouth and try to scrape the stones off. This might take some persistent effort if the stones are firmly stuck to the tonsils. Keep rinsing your mouth from time to time with water as you try to clear off the saliva, which can make the bud soggy as well as make it difficult for you to spot the stones. It is important to be very gentle while using the ear-buds.If you poke yourself too hard, it might result in injury and bleeding.

2. Oxygenation:

Tonsil stones consist of bacteria, dead cells from the lining of the mouth and food debris. Disinfection and of the mouth and good oral hygiene can help loosen the stones that are stuck to the tonsils, and make them fall off by themselves. To this effect, salt water gargling (with lukewarm water), gargling with oxygenated mouthwashes, or using oxygenating toothpaste regularly are effective ways to treat tonsil stones. Now a days, there are several oxygenating sprays and serums available in the market which can also be used to tackle tonsil stones.

3. Using Oral irrigators:

If you have access to an oral irrigator, you can try loosening the tonsil stones by directing a stream of water onto the tonsil stones. If the stones are firmly stuck, then you might need to be patient with them, as it will take some time for them to get loosened and fall off.

4. Using Antibiotics:

If tonsil stones are causing you a lot of discomfort, visit your physician. The doctor will usually prescribe some non-inv