Tonsil Stones: What They Are, How to Spot Them, and How to Get Rid of Them for Good
You’re brushing your teeth, gargling, minding your own business—then you cough, and out pops a small, white, foul-smelling pebble. Welcome to the weird world of tonsil stones (or tonsilloliths). While not dangerous, these little calcified clumps can cause chronic bad breath, throat discomfort, and that annoying feeling like something’s stuck in your throat. The good…