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 ...

Q 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? A Tonsils are the two rounded pads of ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 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 ...

Tonsillectomy used to be considered a rite of passage-- something to be done if any child developed sore throats, as the risk of complications from these throat infections was high. With the advent of ...

Hello, dear readers! Welcome to the monthly letters column. You have kept our mailboxes full, so we will dive right in. A recent column about tonsil stones prompted a reader with chronic bad breath to ...

Tonsillectomy is a surgery to remove the tonsils to help with breathing and infections. Most tonsillectomies are outpatient ...

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.

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Bedwetters don't get drier nights by having their tonsils removed, according to a small study. Unlikely as it sounds, many doctors say the surgery, when used to help kids ...

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 ...

Hello, dear readers! Welcome to the monthly letters column. You have been keeping our mailboxes busy, so we will dive right in. Eve Glazier, M.D., MBA, is an internist and associate professor of ...