{"id":1409,"date":"2020-04-23T14:44:22","date_gmt":"2020-04-23T18:44:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hamptonroadsent.com\/?p=1409"},"modified":"2020-04-27T19:09:49","modified_gmt":"2020-04-27T23:09:49","slug":"what-are-tonsil-stones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hamptonroadsent.com\/what-are-tonsil-stones\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are Tonsil Stones?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Your tonsils\nare part of your body\u2019s defense system, working to protect your nose and mouth\nfrom infection. While a viral infection can lead to a common ailment known as\ntonsillitis, another lesser-known tonsil condition is tonsil stones.\nUnderstanding what tonsil stones are will ensure you seek treatment in a timely\nmanner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How\nTonsil Stones Form <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Tonsil stones are hard deposits of debris that have lodged in tonsils.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Your tonsils help filter out germs<\/a>, preventing them from entering the body. When bits of food or mucus become trapped in the tonsils, they can begin to grow bacteria. Over time, the buildup can harden and turn into calcifications, also known as tonsil stones. This is similar to the formation of plaque on your teeth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tonsil stones\nappear yellow or white in color. They typically form deep in the tissue of the\ntonsils so they cannot be seen with a mirror. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to a study published in ISRN Dentistry<\/em>, about eight percent of adults experience tonsil stones.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tonsil stones\nare more common in teenagers. Those who have deeper crevices in their tonsils\nare also more susceptible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Symptoms\nof Tonsil Stones <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many with\ntonsil stones exhibit no symptoms. But for those that do, they may experience:<\/p>\n\n\n\n