How To Remove Tonsil Stones
Tonsil stones, also known as tonsilloliths, are soft aggregates of bacterial and cellular debris that get lodged in the tonsil and become hard.
Tonsil stones are not harmful, but are one of the causes of bad breath and always give off a putrid smell.
Tonsil stones are common for people with deep tonsil craters. They aren’t always easy to see and they may be a nuisance and difficult to remove.
Here are some easy ways to remove tonsil stones at home.
1. Cough Coughing is a natural process to clear your throat of mucus or foreign irritants. Coughing with a little force can help loosen and release tonsil stones. If you cough up the stones, spit it out and gargle to wash away any residual bacteria from your mouth.
2. Pick It Off If the tonsil stones are visible, you can try to pick them off. Use a flashlight to locate the tonsil stones and use a dental pick to dislodge the stones.
3. Your Index Finger Place your index finger into your mouth right beside your tonsil and gently try to nudge them until they loosen.
4. Cotton Swab Wet the cotton swab to make it softer and gentle for your throat. Find your tonsil stones and simply try to poke or push at the stones until you dislodge them. Carry them out of your mouth on the cotton swab.
5. Toothbrush Your toothbrush may turn out to be the tool to remove the tonsil stones due to its long shape. Detect the stones and use the back of your toothbrush to gently press at the stones until you dislodge them.
6. Apple Cider Vinegar Apple cider vinegar can help to break down tonsil stones. Simply add one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to a cup of warm water. Gargle one to three times daily. Gargling can help to dislodge tonsil stones from tonsillar crypts, the crevices of the tonsils.
7. Salt Water Salt water can help loosen tonsil stones. It also has great antibacterial and cleansing properties. Add one teaspoon of salt along to six ounces of water, stirring until incorporated. Gargle with salt water to try to dislodge the stones.
8. Oil Pulling Swishing a tablespoon of coconut oil in your mouth for 10 to 20 minutes and spitting it out. Oil pulling can help to loosen the tonsil stones and also to get rid of harmful germs from your mouth.
9. Water Flosser Fill your water flosser with warm water and aim a jet of water at the back of your throat. The force of water should be able to dislodge the tonsil stones.
Final Thoughts Tonsil stones are extremely common, but people are often unaware that they have them. Maintaining proper hygiene and good health habits can be useful to prevent the appearance of the tonsil stones.
