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 ...

If you observe yellow-whitish pimples on your tonsils, you are most likely to have tonsil stones. Tonsil stones are often gravel-sized, but they can also be fairly minute and cannot be seen with ...

Most of us only become aware of our tonsils if they’re swollen or infected. But these masses of lymphatic tissue in the mouth ...

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 ...

Considering how common tonsil stones are and how bothersome they can be, it seems strange that they aren’t more well known. Maybe that’s because they often get better on their own, or people ...

Tonsil regrowth is estimated to happen up to 6% of the time following a partial removal. © PhotoAlto/Ale Ventura via Getty Here’s a horror story for anyone who had ...

Golden was 5 years old and about to have her tonsils removed to help with some ear issues she’d had since she was an infant. The procedure seemed to go well; her recovery was similar to that of ...

When he finally went to the doctor, he was diagnosed with tonsil cancer. He’s in treatment, but it’s been tough. Chemo(therapy) makes him sick, and radiation is doing a number on his throat ...

White spots typically show up on tonsils as the result of a bacterial, viral, or yeast infection. Usually, the best method of treatment is antibiotics to fight the infection. Generally ...

Tonsils are small glands on either side of the throat that stop bacteria from entering the body. They are an important part of your child’s immune system, but sometimes can become ‘ginormous’ and ...

Tonsillar hypertrophy is when your or your child’s tonsils become swollen. Enlarged tonsils are a common condition, more likely to happen in children. Surgery to remove the tonsils might be ...