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 ...

FOR years, oral hygiene and visiting the dentist have never been a challenge. Your suffering has stemmed from reasons other than the very common dental problems. On your list of problems appears bad ...

Struggling with bad breath that won’t go away? Tonsil stones could be the reason. Here’s how to remove them at home and keep your breath fresh daily. Ever wondered why your mouth still smells, even ...

Tonsil stones can cause a sore throat, bad breath, and an unpleasant taste in your mouth. You may be able to see these stones yourself, or a doctor or dentist can diagnose them. Staying well hydrated, ...

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 ...

Hello, dear readers! Welcome to the monthly letters column. You have kept our mailboxes full, so we will dive right in.

Tonsil stones are hard calcifications caught in the tonsils. They are usually light yellow or white but may form too deep in the tonsils for you to see with a mirror. A study in the Journal of ...

Dear Dr. Donohue — I have tonsil stones. They are little balls that come from the back of my mouth when I sneeze, cough or gargle. They resemble small pieces of garlic. Aside from being annoying, they ...

Hello, dear readers! 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 ...

Hello, dear readers! Welcome to the monthly letters column. You have been keeping our mailboxes busy, so we will dive right in. Eve Glazier, M.D., MBA, is an internist and associate professor of ...