I too suffered from tonsil stones for several months and had a similar regiment to the nan68. The smell and taste is horrendous and is very frustrating and annoying. Before I knew what they were I often felt as though I had food stuck in my tonsils... very annoying!!
It doesn't take long before you become obsessed with the stones... constant worries about foul breath, checking your tonsils several times a day for new stones, etc. I personally used a q-tip to remove them, as I would press on the tonsils and multiples would come out, even though I couldn't previously see them. As someone who brushes their teeth three times a day and has never had a cavity having up to 2 dozen stones in a single day makes you feel like you have terrible hygene, which really has nothing to do with the problem.
I am in my mid twenties and decided to have my tonsils removed, partially because of chronic sore throats, but mainly because of the stones. Having your tonsils out so late in life isn't fun, but it is the ONLY way to get rid of this disgusting problem for good... would do it again in a heartbeat!!
Consult with an ENT if you want advice, as this is who would take them out if you go that route. My doctor was very frank with the advantages and disadvantages of taking them out, which is helpful!
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I too suffered from tonsil stones for several months and had a similar regiment to the nan68. The smell and taste is horrendous and is very frustrating and annoying. Before I knew what they were I often felt as though I had food stuck in my tonsils... very annoying!!
It doesn't take long before you become obsessed with the stones... constant worries about foul breath, checking your tonsils several times a day for new stones, etc. I personally used a q-tip to remove them, as I would press on the tonsils and multiples would come out, even though I couldn't previously see them. As someone who brushes their teeth three times a day and has never had a cavity having up to 2 dozen stones in a single day makes you feel like you have terrible hygene, which really has nothing to do with the problem.
I am in my mid twenties and decided to have my tonsils removed, partially because of chronic sore throats, but mainly because of the stones. Having your tonsils out so late in life isn't fun, but it is the ONLY way to get rid of this disgusting problem for good... would do it again in a heartbeat!!
Consult with an ENT if you want advice, as this is who would take them out if you go that route. My doctor was very frank with the advantages and disadvantages of taking them out, which is helpful!
Good Luck!! :)
July 28, 2008 - 11:59amThis Comment
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