Tonsil Stones: Removal, Causes, Symptoms, Cotton Swab Treatment

Tonsil stone removal with a cotton swab, learn what tonsil stones are, symptoms of tonsil stones, and more.
Tonsil stones are compacted masses made up of calcified food, debris, and bacteria. They form in the small crypts and crevices of the tonsils.
They are very common, and in fact, you may have them and not even realize it. They are also generally harmless, but can become impacted or lead to an infection.
Tonsil stones can be removed by your doctor, but some people may attempt to remove smaller ones at home. If you do attempt this, be sure to wash your hands, gargle with an antiseptic mouthwash, and use a clean cotton swab or water flosser. When you are done, be sure to gargle once more to reduce any germs and to prevent infection.
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[@stacynewton34]

Thank you. I have been dealing with this for years and no one said anything to me about this.now I finally know

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This is like ear cleaning. Ive been in the ER for 10 years and seen a lot of things but this gagged me. Also, love you. Like everyone says, your vids are just done so well and are helping me so much on my change from medic to RN. Thanks Sarah!

[@deannafoster9721]

I'm a CMA, taking classes to become and RN. I had a large stone and I was grossed out enough I couldn't remove it myself. *Times when you think holy shit I'm in the wrong field*

[@jennifercook2606]

I'm an RN. I can handle vomit, poop, wounds, and sputum with no problems. Tonsil stones are my kryptonite 🤮 🤮 🤮 🤮

[@olliebird1891]

Omg, thank you SO MUCH! I felt something in my throat for months, and I just removed eight. Bless 🙏

[@elissawyatt1585]

Thankyou from my heart for this video❤ I’ve only gotten tonsil stones over the last 3years when I was 30 AFTER I started drinking coffee for the first time in my entire life with milk (dairy), I’ve used a manual water pick to cleanse my tonsil crypts out and that’s helped but it’s always puzzled me as why I got them and even asking my doctor I got more useful information from you than anywhere over this past 3years. Also Thankyou for spreading the word that they are more common than people think and they’re not ALWAYS caused by bad oral hygiene ❤

[@beavercontrol1743]

just had a ton removed by my doctor. The taste is best descrive as rotten/fecal taste. rotten is more accurate as it is technically old food

[@757Princess]

I was set up to have my tonsils removed then my doctor talked me out of it saying it would be less of an issue once I’m over 30. Now I’m over 30 and it’s still an issue. I wish I removed them when I had a job with sick leave.

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[@kondisrobinson3595]

Thank you for the info, very timely and well-received.

[@michaelmitchell6635]

Wish this video was around 5 years ago when I had to explain to my friends/family why I was undergoing tonsillectomy.

[@mr.nobody9036]

Thanks for complete information ℹ️✔️

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Thanks, I'm from Pakistan, Pharmacy technician student. Listening you. Your way of teaching is easy and easy to memorize.

[@mr.nobody9036]

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[@aleewong3435]

Use a popsicle stick to press against surrounding tissue to pop them out like you would a pimple

[@sleepwell489]

My stupid ass used to use a paperclip to get them out lol. I finally got my tonsils removed so thankfully I don't have to deal with that anymore.

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came to learn, stayed for the accent! love it!!!

[@aprekuvivian8588]

Nurse Sarah is possible for the holes create in the tonsils by tonsil stones to close up?

[@deannafoster9721]

I brush my teeth after every meal and floss. I'm always drinking water and don't drink alcohol but had a huge one that gave me an ear infection and had to be put on amoxicillin. It wasn't until after I went off the Rx I saw that I was still feeling like I had something stuck in my throat. Doctor never checked my throat when I complained of the ear infection. I checked and found it. Still have a bit of irritation from where it was.

[@rodimussupreme2329]

I’ll have to watch this later.

[@adventurepromo]

I've heard that these are made from food and such, but are they not from your glands collecting and ejecting white blood cells that have died while fighting infection? Isn't that what your tonsils do?

[@mohammedkirkuk5072]

thanks

[@perladelao]

I used to get these and would pick at them constantly. Luckily i had a tonsillectomy and never again!

[@gphjr1444]

I’ll look long and hard and can’t see any but when I get to the gym and start breathing in and out through my mouth I’ll eventually have one dislodge. It’s gross.

[@MrRdvs87]

A thorn in my side… or the side of my throat this time of year! Thanks for putting this out.

[@ladybimshire6808]

I thought this was coming from my lungs. It’s yellow, soft, and smells disgusting.

[@gloomy2931]

Last year I spent a whole month that I could barely eat because it was too painful to swallow and felt like a lump on the side of my throat. I didn’t know what it was but this was probably it. I thought it was never gonna go away and right when I was making plans on seeing a doctor it finally went away.

[@aadyaariele1118]

thank you❤

[@alfredocorredorlobo5615]

Is it possible to get tonsil stones if you get more weight? I’ve noticed when I get some pounds I see this happening to me and they are gone when I’m on a healthy weight

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My very much for profit school is using so many of your videos they should be paying you 😂

[@mr.nobody9036]

I had them some years ego

[@audrey-experience]

I use to get this alot as a teenager, i use to pick it out with match stick

[@solidname9085]

I think it is due infection nearby .. Maybe due to tooth infection, 9rbyoubhave root canal

[@Monroe-fq3tz]

My tonsils have pockets/crevices in them. Nothing seems to work. This has really affected my life. I'm thinking of just getting a tonsillectomy but its to expensive

[@balldur]

Btw when I decided to go on keto diet tonsil stone disappeared

[@kimberley2189]

This is all good to kmow my daughter suffers with this after having tonsillitis for so many times in her childhood ,but its not nice for her to deal with. Wont do surgery for her so we have to figure it out how to help and prevent them getting too bad dnd frequent

[@user-mw6lf6mu9c]

I have a lump under my chin and it itches whenever i eat and it very uncomfortable

[@Shaqlife]

Limit dairy it will get better

[@filiplaskovski9993]

That’s absolutely nasty !!!!!!!!!!! It’s essentially tonsil plaque 🤮🤮🤮🤢

[@monstermix7134]

When I had my first one I didn’t even know something came Out and it was white I was like what’s this ok wtf 😂😂😂😂😂 I looked it up and found out asap I taken care of that issues with my doctor and dentist

[@colbycartwright8668]

Human pearls 🤢

[@fab555trainspottingandmore]

Iv'e never had them before i got 19 but now i have them all the time. They are so gross. My throat stinks. I have to remove them with my finger 😂🤮 They are so stinky yuk

[@dcastro9224]

I call them cagadas!

[@realhousewifeoftransylvania1.0]

🤮

[@Lavendeer201]

These happen often, and tbh it's just normal. Its kinda fun just pressing on your tonsil and seeing a small little booger thing pop out. Also, omg you didn't mention how BAD these things smell. Its AWFUL, and is why i just check my tonsils regularly for them.