Lymph nodes in the back of your mouth and the top of your throat are called tonsils. Since lymph nodes are the infection-fighters of the body, one can look at the tonsils as the body's first line of defense against infection that my come in through the mouth. From time to time, it is possible to have debris lodged in these tonsils. The tonsils contain lymphocytes which work to rid the body of the debris. The result is hardened, calcified bits which often get swallowed but may get caught in the tonsils. These are known as tonsil stones.Tonsil stones are very common and often harmless. In fact, it is possible to have tonsil stones without even knowing it. However, even when harmless, it is still possible for them to cause unwanted symptoms such as bad breath. In more extreme cases, though, they can become a haven for bacteria. Larger tonsil stones can be visible to the naked eye. They are white or yellow formations.
Symptoms of tonsil stones include the white and yellow formations already mentioned, as well as bad breath. Other symptoms are much more unpleasant and include swelling of the tonsils, trouble swallowing, a sore throat, or even an ear ache.Luckily, if you have tonsil stones, there are many natural treatments you can try to help get rid of them.
Symptoms of tonsil stones include the white and yellow formations already mentioned, as well as bad breath. Other symptoms are much more unpleasant and include swelling of the tonsils, trouble swallowing, a sore throat, or even an ear ache.Luckily, if you have tonsil stones, there are many natural treatments you can try to help get rid of them.