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 ...

There are two common reasons to get your tonsils removed. If you have constant infections in your throat or tonsils, then they should be removed. The other most common reason is that the tonsils are ...

The tonsils are lumps on each side at the back of the throat, whereas the adenoids are glands further up in the throat and behind the nose. They form part of the immune system. The tonsils and ...

Tonsil stones form when debris collects in the tonsils then calcifies to form hard stones. Prevention tips can include gargling with salt water, using mouthwash, using a water flosser, or having a ...

How can human papilloma virus (HPV) be prevalent in otherwise healthy people not known to carry it? A just-published study concludes that the virus may be lurking in small pockets on the surface of ...

I still have memories of being a teenager and randomly coughing up white rocks. At the time, I either spat them out or sometimes swallowed them if I felt them fall from inside my mouth. I definitely ...