Mommy22alyns Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 DH is suddenly prone to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Are you sure you want to know? What Causes Tonsil Stones? Your tonsils are filled with nooks and crannies where bacteria and other materials, including dead cells and mucous, can become trapped. When this occurs, the debris can become concentrated in white formations that occur in the pockets. Tonsil stones, or tonsilloliths, are formed when this trapped debris hardens, or calcifies. This tends to occur most often in people who suffer from chronic inflammation in their tonsils or repeated bouts of tonsillitis. While many people have small tonsilloliths that develop in their tonsils, it is quite rare to have a large and solidified tonsil stone. From WebMD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs_JWM Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Oh, probably just EVIL causes them...because they are SO, SO, SO gross!!! No offense to your DH, though. I'm sure he's not evil! ;) I used to get them when I was a kid and I never wanted to ask the dentist what they were because they were just SO, SO, SO gross!!! Once I finally learned about them a few years ago, I was thrilled to be able to finally put a name to them. I would try a water pik to remove and prevent them, and I would also consider seeing an ENT. My husband had his tonsils romoved a few years ago, and it has brought numerous benefits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misty Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 My tonsil stones went away when I loaded up on probiotics AND Olive Leaf Extract. So I believe it is mainly a yeast issue and possibly some bad bacteria overgrowth mixed in as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted August 22, 2011 Author Share Posted August 22, 2011 Oh, probably just EVIL causes them...because they are SO, SO, SO gross!!! :lol: It's okay - I'm pretty grossed out too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Nyssa Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 I had them & they got infected. I had a round of antibiotics and saw an ENT. He said tonsillectomy is risky in an adult because tonsils bleed a lot & he wouldn't recommend it except if REALLY necessary. Said just to gargle a lot. So far they have not come back.:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leav97 Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 I always ended up with them after a cold. I finally just had my tonsils removed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewe Mama Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Yuck! So that's what those nasty things are! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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