Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 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 ...

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 ...

Irrigation, gargles, and other home remedies can help people eliminate tonsil stones, but they usually fall out on their own. Medical treatment is also available if necessary. Tonsil stones are small ...

Welcome to the monthly letters column. You have been keeping our mailboxes busy, so we will dive right in. --A recent column about tonsil stones prompted a reader with chronic bad breath to wonder if ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. It’s time for another ...

Tonsil stones happen when food particles, bacteria, or mucus get trapped in your tonsils. You may be able to remove them by rinsing your mouth with certain solutions or by eating certain foods. Tonsil ...

Sometimes, feeling like you have a lump in your throat has nothing to do with strong emotions. Sometimes, it’s just tonsil stones, those pebble-like white things that some people periodically find ...

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 ...

The tonsils consist of an aggregation of lymphoid tissue that lines the junction of the oropharynx and nasopharynx at the back of the throat. The tonsillar tissues are rich in lymphocytes, ...