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How To Get Rid Of Tonsil Stones - Natural Techniques

By : Greg Johnson    Five stars rating
Submitted 2010-08-28 20:25:38
Tonsil stones defined - Tonsil stones are defined as deposits varying in size, usually small, located in the tonsil area. The deposits are lodged specifically in tonsil tunnels, crevices and crypts. Now that we have determined what tonsil stones are we can now investigate how to get rid of tonsil stones.

Appearance - Tonsil stones are pea-sized and smaller, white to yellow in color, awful smelling and uneven in appearance. The initial smell of the stone is not that bad. It's only once the lump is crushed or broken that the sulfur and methyl mercaptan contents are released and you find out how really disgusting it smells. The smell closely resembles the gases that create general bad breath problems.

Causes - The stones are caused by a combination of mucous, bacteria and debris build-up which is derived from micro-orgasms, over-active saliva glands, dead white blood cells and food residue.

Prevention - Unfortunately, no sure-fire preventative measures for how to get rid of tonsil stones are available for stone development or occurrence. In terms of this medical conditions' case, you will have to make due with the few cures that are currently available. However, good oral hygiene should be considered your number one means of prevention as bacteria, mucous and debris can be washed away with regular brushing, flossing and gargling.

Symptoms - Tonsilloliths has no seriously visible symptoms because of the often small size of the stones hiding away in the tonsil crevasses. It is only when the deposits' size increases that it will be visible to the naked eye and on CT scans and x-rays. Common symptoms include a foul taste in your mouth, halitosis, white debris, sore throat, swallowing difficulty, tonsil swelling, and an irritating sensation at the back of the throat.

Self-medication - Self-medication in the form of natural treatments or remedies are highly recommended for treating the often embarrassing condition. Feel free to use a clean finger, toothbrush, toothpick or an ear bud to dislodge the deposit. Please don't poke the tonsil aggressively as it may lead to bleeding and even damage to the tonsil. Medicine droppers are wonderful for stone sucking instead of poking. These methods are easily employed when you don't have sensitive gag reflexes.

Pressurized dental irrigation also known as water piking or mere gargling with strong saltwater are also effective for stone removal. Water is used in both cases to dislodge and remove the deposits. But these methods are only a temporary remedy for a long term malady. Your health care professional or dentist may also prescribe antibiotics to clear the infection inside the tonsils instead of targeting the root of the problem.

Medication Treatment - Removal of tonsils in other words a tonsillectomy is the only sure-fire way of getting rid of the stones permanently. However, the surgery becomes very risky for patients that belong to an older age group. It is important to keep in mind that tonsil removal will not cure bad breath as it is primarily bacteria in your mouth that causes halitosis. The stones only contribute to the breath problem.

Medical advice - It is essential to seek medical attention should the stones worsen or cause any pain or discomfort. Although not life threatening, stones can result in a painful throat, blistering, interference with swallowing as well as halitosis.
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