Many people may not be familiar with the term Tonsil Stones. Another medical name for them are Tonsillolith. The definition of the term means, a piece or cluster of calcareous matter, which is formed in the back of the mouth or on the Palatine Tonsils. These Tonsil Stones are fairly common and can be caused by a group of dead white blood cells, a form of oral bacteria and an overactive salivary gland.

If you have a Tonsil Stone, you would know it. They feel like something is stuck in the back of your mouth. They can be found usually outside the wisdom teeth and jaw. They can be a little comfortable but they are harmless and painless. For people who suffer from Halitosis or bad breath, this may be a reason why. If you are doing your own mouth inspection for these stones, you will be looking for while calcifications on the tonsil located on the sides of the mouth. You may also find them on the roof of the mouth and the throat.

They are not easy to spot on your own, they may be very small in size, but your dentist will be able to see them as well as your doctor. You may be able to tell if you have tonsil stones by the symptoms, chronic coughing, sore throat, you have to pay attention because this is also a symptom of tonsillitis. One way to tell the difference if you can is the soreness if you have Tonsil Stones will come from the area in your mouth where the stones are located.

You may also see what they call White Debris. As we mentioned these stones are white in color and may be visible to the eye. But they may not always appear in the same place. They may hid in the fold of the Tonsil and the only way to confirm their existence is to have the doctor use a scanning machine to test.

You may also experience a bad taste in your throat or as we mentioned bad breath. Some people may experience some minor ear pain, tonsils can appear anywhere in the tonsil area. The fact that these share the same nerve pathway, it can cause some discomfort to the ear. You may experience some Tonsil Swelling as well; as the stones take shape they may become inflamed, so be on the look out for these symptoms. See your doctor right away.