Medically reviewed by Benjamin F. Asher, MD Key Takeaways Tonsil stones form when food and debris get trapped and harden in the tonsils. Tonsil stones are often harmless but can cause bad breath and ...

Your tonsils are oval-shaped pads of tissue in the back of your throat, one on each side. They work as part of your body's immune system to filter bacteria and viruses. Tonsils also make white blood ...

Tonsil stones, also known as tonsilloliths, are calcium debris deposits that form on the tonsils. While tonsil stones are usually not a health concern, they are often an indication of poor oral ...

No matter how well you brush your teeth or how many breath mints you pop, you can’t quite seem to shake that stubborn case of bad breath. What’s going on? Many things can cause bad breath, but one of ...

Dear Doctors: I have been told that I have tonsil stones. What are they, and how do you get them? Do you know if this is a common condition? Are there any natural remedies? Dear Reader: Tonsils are ...

Q I have been told that I have tonsil stones. What are they, and how do you get them? Do you know if this is a common condition? Are there any natural remedies? A Tonsils are the two rounded pads of ...

White spots on your tonsils are usually a sign of infection like strep, mononucleosis, or yeast infection, but it could also ...

If you’ve ever had a strange feeling at the back of your throat—maybe a little discomfort, a bad taste in your mouth, or ...

Tonsillitis and tonsil cancer can cause similar symptoms, but they tend to occur at different ages. Tonsillitis is most common in children, and tonsil cancer is most common in older adults. Your ...