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 bad breath. What’s going on? Many things can cause bad breath, but one of ...
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 ...
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What Tonsil Stones Are and How to Remove Them
Tonsil stones form when food and debris get trapped and harden in the tonsils. Tonsil stones are often harmless but can cause bad breath and discomfort. Good oral hygiene and quitting smoking can help ...
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Here's how I knew I had tonsil stones: How an oddly common annoyance upended a patient's quality of life
Not only are tonsil stones a "thing," they're far more prevalent than they're discussed. One woman details her year-long ...
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 ...
Dear Doctors: I have been told that I have tonsil stones. What are they, and how do you get them? Do you know if this is a common condition? Are there any natural remedies? Dear Reader: Tonsils are ...
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - Dr. Bob Cassady from the South Bend Clinic joins us every week on 16 News Now at Noon to answer your medical questions. Question #1 (from Janelle): “I have tinnitus. I have ...
Over the last 10 years that I have been treating halitosis, most of my patients were adults, but surprisingly, two of my most recent patients were children. Periodontal disease is known to be a cause ...
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While there’s no established link between lupus and tonsil stones, the inflammation associated with lupus may contribute to their formation. Tonsil stones, or tonsilloliths, aren’t specific to lupus.
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