Tonsil Stones Resource Center

Tonsil Stones

Tonsil stones are small lumps of hardened calcium, other mineral salts, bacteria, and food debris that develop on the tonsils. They are usually harmless, but they may lead to foul-smelling breath and can occasionally cause discomfort. They tend to resolve without treatment, though a surgeon can remove the tonsils to treat uncomfortable stones, if necessary.

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Resources
  1. Tonsil Stones. Cleveland Clinic. January 7, 2024.