How to remove tonsil stones in a save way

Tonsil stones, also called tonsilollith, are white bumps in the throat caused by a build up of sulfur-producing microorganisms and food fragments that get stuck in the crevices of the tonsils. These are just the by-product of the filtering of the tonsils and the lymph fluid. These tonsil stones are mainly little more than nuisances. Some people may just cough them up when they are dislocated from the tonsils. For those unlucky ones, there are still other methods that can be used.

Removing these stones manually can be quite tough and some people try to do it by dislodging them with a toothbrush or a finger, while others use a Q-tip. These can be a bit harmful for your throat if done the wrong way. It is best to go to one’s dentist and use a water pik, which is a pressurized dental irrigator, to flush out these tonsil stones. These are less likely to cause the gag reflex and can also be used to get food stuck in tonsils, and rinse food particles from between the teeth.

Gargling is another method of removing tonsil stones. It can dislodge the stones from the throat allowing it to be spit out. Salt water and a mouthwash can be used for this stones and kill the bacteria as well. The vibration from gargling helps to pop out the stones from the tonsil crypts, and the salt water helps to dissolve any new stones from forming. This is basically cleaning the tonsil crypts.

A more permanent remedy for removing tonsil stones is to take Vitamin C and Sulfur. These two substances are very important when it comes to the functioning of the tonsils. These are needed to be able to clean the lymph fluid. Tonsil stones form because of the deficiency of one or both of these and can be the result of too much garbage to clean out with no new supply. Eating foods rich in Vitamin C and Sulfur can help replenish these substances, thus helping your tonsils to work better.

Prevention is really better than cure that is why it is best to know how to prevent tonsil stones from forming and not experience the bad breath associated with them.  Having proper oral care can help in the prevention of these stones because it will clean the mouth from any harmful bacteria. Oxygenating toothpaste and mouthwash is best recommended together with a tongue scraper to effectively neutralize the anaerobic bacteria at the back of the tongue.