What Are Tonsil Stones? | Gross Science

If you’ve got white lumps in your throat, they could be tonsil stones or “tonsilloliths.” (They're super gross, and really common.)
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[@BinkieMcFartnuggets]

They're basically the complete opposite of breath mints.

[@Jazzer26]

Give this guy a celebration *slow claps*

[@alexl5660]

They are so nasty. Diet can change it..

[@Liizziee]

You deserve an award. *Claps*

[@dankiote]

+BinkieMcFartnuggets hi guys, the best results that i've ever had was by following the Simons Stone Stopper (i found it on google) definately the no.1 treatment that I have ever tried.

[@seasmokeshand363]

EEEE

[@Bethintx1]

I didn't know what they were! I had them before. When I was younger, I thought they were little bits of bread dough from eating with my mouth open while having sinus problems and allergies.

[@cool5.040]

Have you got your tonsils removed?

[@Bethintx1]

+beast 300 No, but I had tonsillitis at least twice.

[@LechonLou]

How did you treat it?

[@Bethintx1]

allergy meds! prevent sinus drainage and the irritation that goes with it.

[@Leeexis]

I used to think it was pieced of bread too lol

[@martyfreeman2095]

For me, Tonsil Stones were caused by chronic mild dehydration. Drink a healthy amount of water daily and they will go away and never return. I had them decades before I realized this and tried most of the remedies described below with no success. Started drinking more water and haven't had tonsil stones for more than 10 years. Thanks Anna for posting this video!

[@riyamarya]

That footage was not revolting I pull those little shits out of my mouth every day IM STILL ALIVE YAY

[@gerito2348]

OMGginny OH MY GOODNESS

[@riyamarya]

IM SO F SHOOK 24/7 hahaha

[@user-gg6do1zp7k]

i crush them with my fingers and smell them. omg i feel so gross

[@lexielinfield]

NoJamsHere lol same

[@RiyaLyn]

NoJamsHere same 😭😭😭

[@JamieKarek]

The most disturbing part was the sound the bacteria made when it was munching on the tonsil stone.

[@braddyhyperchavz2335]

Yum!😂

[@Torantes]

Ew 🤢

[@caroldean7710]

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[@valdezsatx]

I had my tonsils removed mainly for this reason in 2020. Three weeks of pain for the reward of never having breath like that again. Worth it.

[@scoobydoop5257]

I call them throat pearls, and I string them together to make necklaces for my girlfriend for her birthday.

[@Akwatypus]

.....Oh my goodness. You win.

[@mathieuleader8601]

Scooby Doop Zoidberg

[@michaeltariga5285]

Scooby Doop holy shit alright that is damn... damn.

[@sinfulldreamer]

+Scooby Doop Well...that's enough of the KZbin comment section for me. **Tosses computer out of window**

[@professorcottonlilly4853]

that's disgusting

[@Michael-tf7hw]

Bro I got so worried, I thought I was growing teeth 😂 😂

[@kevinescobar447]

😂😂😂

[@Marco-ft7oe]

I had these pretty bad. I use to pluck them out daily. I finally just got my tonsils removed.

[@doink3570]

????

[@elecktra2020]

What did they smell like? Did the bad breath stink a whole room? I want to remove them but I want to know if it helped you after removing your tonsils

[@oggeesy6634]

@@elecktra2020 what do you mean ofcourse it helped tonsil stones grow in the tonsil if you remove the tonsil they can't grow anymore lmao

[@grossscienceshow]

For those of you curious about tonsil stones in adenoids--yup, they seem to be a thing! However, apparently less common. Here's a paper on it (though please note, this is another very small study): www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17372553

[@vociferonheraldofthewinter2284]

Gross Science My mother's dealt with these her whole life. About once a week she has to clean them out. It's horrible. She gags terribly the entire time. But it has to be done. She probably just needs the darn things out, but she's pushing 70 and not about to have surgery on *anything* at this point.

[@towhidislam8281]

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[@mitukhatun536]

Gross Science Tonsil stone is very painful...I get rid of corbandy tonsil treatment crusher from google..

[@walidalili6111]

+Gross Science Appreciate video content! Apologies for butting in, I would love your initial thoughts. Have you heard the talk about - Patlarny Pure Tonsils Principle (do a search on google)? It is a good one off guide for Curing Tonsil Stones without the hard work. Ive heard some great things about it and my friend at very last got great results with it.

[@jeevanneupane1495]

+Gross Science Kudos for the Video! Sorry for chiming in, I would appreciate your thoughts. Have you researched - Patlarny Pure Tonsils Principle (should be on google have a look)? It is a good exclusive guide for Curing Tonsil Stones minus the hard work. Ive heard some interesting things about it and my mate at last got amazing results with it.

[@lavapix]

Taking gross to the next level....Sharing tonsil stones with others.

[@20cashdotxyz76]

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[@zoesemour7775]

If you is interested in cures for tonsil stones the greatest results that ive had was by following the Simons Stone Stopper (just google it) without a doubt the most incredible treatment that I've followed.

[@stizan9185]

Excuse me for chiming in, I would appreciate your opinion. Have you heard about - Parlandealey Mouth Cure Process (probably on Google)? It is a great exclusive product for learning how to cure tonsil stones without the headache. Ive heard some extraordinary things about it and my friend at very last got astronomical success with it.

[@ghostdjboy]

Hey everyone, the greatest success that ive ever had was by following the Simons Stone Stopper (just google it) without a doubt the no.1 resource that I have ever followed.

[@houssembenmalek5923]

There are several components to tonsil stones treatment. One plan I found that successfully combines these is the Simons Stone Stopper (google it if you're interested) definately the no.1 treatment that I've heard of.Check out all the awesome information .

[@jaymarkantonio9395]

smell is so disgusting

[@breaddrownedinhoney7187]

jaymark antonio Ikr

[@yansami9903]

jaymark antonio True.

[@vannesaaaaa]

jaymark antonio ikrr

[@lucii2122]

jaymark antonio disgusting right

[@CountryboyAR]

If you ever get that feeling that you got something stuck in the back of your throat? That's a tonsil stone. And no it's not true to have tonsillitis or any issues with your tonsil to have them regardless if you practice oral hygiene or not. Most importantly "from personal experience" when trying to remove the stones be very gentle. Removing them can couse your tonsils to bleed or get infected. Something felt stuck in the back of my mouth and come to find after being very gently I removed14 stones from one tonsil and it got inflected. Alsmost had to remove it regardless of proper oral hygiene my entire life.

[@niomiemchugh6638]

it's like I can feel them right now

[@Steephsis]

I can feel them right now but that’s not because of his video that’s because I my tonsils are really hard but my gag reflex is so goddamn oversensitive so I can’t really do anything about it I guess gurgling that saltwater is the only solution…

[@daniellemunyalo2464]

Excellent Video! Excuse me for chiming in, I would appreciate your thoughts. Have you considered - Parlandealey Mouth Cure Process (probably on Google)? It is an awesome exclusive guide for learning how to cure tonsil stones without the normal expense. Ive heard some interesting things about it and my work buddy finally got excellent success with it.

[@mauronicolascanseco1643]

Excellent Video! Sorry for butting in, I would appreciate your initial thoughts. Have you tried - Parlandealey Mouth Cure Process (Sure I saw it on Google)? It is a smashing one off guide for learning how to cure tonsil stones without the hard work. Ive heard some extraordinary things about it and my friend got cool success with it.

[@ruthlessluder]

What works for me is these little syringes you can buy from Amazon. I load them up with water and aim at the fold behind the tonsil. Usually I know I have tonsil stones when I wake up in the morning and my mouth feels disgusting. What a relief to actually get one of them out. I like to then squeeze them and sniff them knowing that crap isn't inside my mouth anymore.

[@nikolacola6444]

Can tonsils stone feel like you have something stuck in your throat?

[@lonetardigrade]

+Ciro Castle Yes.

[@mina7422]

it can be yes

[@allisonp3951]

Ciro Castle it did for me, i actually just removed one like 10 minutes ago bc my doctor told me about it and that why im here.. but like now my throat feels empty

[@NekoPink]

Sometimes,

[@GangGreen80]

Yup

[@erikziak1249]

So these are what I have be coughing out occasionally. They smelled like condensed bad breath or mouth smell and were shaped like tiny "brains", with wrinkled surface. Funny that they were soft, easy to squish between fingers, I would never called them "stones". The more you know.... :-)

[@basictears1073]

Erik Žiak that's what I got a minute ago lmao they're so squishy and they smell horrible

[@josef.torrealba6992]

hi everyone ,if anyone else wants to discover how to treat tonsil stone try Stone treater genie (do a google search ) ? Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my brother in law got excellent success with it.

[@jmoney7289]

Erik Žiak wait I always thought that was just food from my throat mine are always tiny to small never bigger than a rice

[@Bonobanos]

if u let em dry they harden

[@romcomgod18]

Bro when u squeeze them or at least have it on your finger. The smells remains on your finger the whole day

[@sunset5907]

My sister had the tonsil stones situation sooo bad, they had to be removed. Now she’s living a better life ^^

[@SplishSplashdash]

I use a water bottle with a squirt top and blast them out on the cheap.

[@lucylucy9413]

This tip needs more likes

[@ryuseioshiro8454]

this is smart

[@horizon241]

Thank you for making this video--it has actually given me some peace of mind. I occasionally get tonsil stones because of multiple bouts of strep throat during my childhood. I came to similar conclusions about what causes them but it is good to hear that this is a common thing and not something I should be overly concerned with. Keep up the great work!

[@sxybeest52]

Okay so I've definitely coughed these up a few times in my life and I never had any idea what they were and was never worried about it since they didn't cause any issues and I've never had tonsillitis. But now I know what they are! So glad I stumbled upon this video!

[@austen_frye]

I've been coughing up yellow pale objects, is it the same thing

[@St4yxxfr3sh]

Austen Frye yes I'm removing mine when I get home

[@alphahandy2021]

yup. pretty much

[@snowflake09161]

Same! I've been wondering what they were

[@boiledcabbages9167]

Me too 😕

[@toomuchsauce2683]

Have you tried spelling it lol

[@chubbyninja842]

I've actually had tonsil stones a few times. The first time I had absolutely no idea what was going on. I was actually at an amusement park with friends riding a go-cart when I started feeling these little lumps in the back of my mouth. Apparently my tonsils were ejecting the stones right at that moment. As I worked my tongue around to help pop them out, I started spitting out these stinky little nuggets that were about 1 - 3mm in size. Once I got them all worked out I didn't have them again for years. The next time I saw them the stones I got were BIG! Maybe a full centimeter in size. I used a dental cleaning pick and looked in the mirror to scrape them out. I think I may have had 2 or 3 more since then, but it's very rare at this point. More than anything it's just really confusing the first time you get them if you don't already know what they are or where they come from.

[@TruckieLuckie23]

Thinks to self “ huh I never felt or heard of them....” *runs to mirror to check and scared that they might die”

[@thebrainscoop]

D: ^^^ that's my face throughout the entire duration of your videos. Love them, Anna! This one was especially BLAAARGH

[@grossscienceshow]

***** Oh man, thanks so much, Emily! And yeah, this video even grossed ME out. I think the technical term to describe it is "barfplex."

[@angiekalas-caldwell8825]

For as far back as i can remember i've had constant bouts of tonsilitis. I noticed that i had these nasty buggers around a year ago now. Besides often suffering from sore throats and not-always-so-pleasant breath, it's extremely entertaining to watch them pop right out of their cozy little cot. Not only do I find that fun, but it's also relieving, as I'm sure you could imagine. gross, but totally worth it.

[@jessicatommassello2276]

Yea it's like the satisfaction people get from popping pimples and stuff. I'm considering pursuing surgery to be rid of them forever, but I will miss jamming my finger in there and coming out with a wad of stinky pearls.

[@lucasoliver4005]

After a life time of diagnosed with Bad breath, I got cured with the help of Dr Eddymon remedy whom I met on KZbin. It was wonderful taking his herbs as there was improvement during the process which I felt and after taking his herbal dosage I was completely cured and till now I'm free..glad to share this and you can get his herbs on too.kzbin.info/door/EhIBgayWSeOLjfJxsi_-Og

[@Lucifer-vc2uy]

when i first had tonsil stones i thought that i had just coughed up bug larvae

[@sandrag330]

Eww yes they might as well be called that. They smell and look like 1🤮

[@leetrisk]

today i literally sneezed hard and felt 'food' come up into my mouth, i spat it out instantly and looked at it, it looked like a tiny cauliflower or something like that, i googled it and it turned out to be one of these, it was gross and about half a centimeter in diameter

[@MasonMERCS]

I had to deal with tonsillitis for years, constant pain and sore throat. When it would escalate I would get fevers and get really sick...I finally had my tonsils removed in March of this year, and I feel like a new man. As soon as I woke up from the surgery I could breathe, not only that I talk and sing clearer! Getting them removed was the best thing I could have done.

[@lucasoliver4005]

After a life time of diagnosed with Bad breath, I got cured with the help of Dr Eddymon remedy whom I met on KZbin. It was wonderful taking his herbs as there was improvement during the process which I felt and after taking his herbal dosage I was completely cured and till now I'm free..glad to share this and you can get his herbs on too.kzbin.info/door/EhIBgayWSeOLjfJxsi_-Og

[@alessadolan5718]

I think my friend has this, i smell her breath when she stand 20 centimeter in front of me.. today i had to work with her and i couldn’t even concentrate. It was so bad i almost cried, i hope she knows this 😭

[@Veravanwhoop]

Had a lot of these growing up. Finally had my tonsils out at age 25 due to frequent sore throats. I do not recommend getting your tonsils out as an adult!

[@princsszthly09]

Why not 😱😱

[@deannanovak6289]

@@princsszthly09 The recovery is very painful. It took me almost a year to heal. I guess if you can stand the pain, it's okay.

[@samuelsnom7616]

I get these, they are so uncomfortable. For me gargling salty water doesnt work, but coughing them out does

[@jessicatommassello2276]

If I suck with the back of my throat with my mouth closed I'll get some sometimes, coughing has never helped with mine I think they're really deep in there.

[@joanvanwassenhove-paetzold9087]

Oh my gerrrd, Anna Banana! I totally have had these for YEARS! When I first noticed them in my early 20s, I went to the doctor to see what they were, and of course while I was in the exam room, waiting for the doctor to come in, I coughed- and of course the thing popped out. In my surprise, i swallowed it, leaving me with no proof to show the doctor! My sister and I now call any slightly ill-timed event "swallowing the evidence".

[@grossscienceshow]

Hahahaha! I'm gonna use that. Also, come visit!

[@cocabutter3241]

+Gross Science how do you take them out

[@piousmutilator4513]

😵

[@HaniSantosa]

Oh thank you. Finally I know what those are. I often have those, usually when I am not very healthy (like having a cold). Sometimes they hurt my throat, and it is very satisfying to see them come out.

[@dianekimball2558]

I just watched this video twice and found it simple and fascinating. I'm surprised I haven't hear of this before. I wonder how many others aren't aware of this, because like you said the smell of some peoples' breath is unbearable! One friend would cover her own mouth every time it was her turn to talk and she told me that she was aware of her bad breath, but had tried everything and couldn't make it better. Why don't dentists and hygienists regularly put out information in this regard. Again, you are correct when you say, "Nobody wants to talk about this," but we need to! Thanks!

[@bethrizzo7822]

After years of off/on infections and unremitting tonsil stones, I had my tonsils removed at the age of 46. It was NOT a pleasant recovery, but I am so happy to be tonsil and tonsil-stone free!

[@TheiLame]

+Beth Rizzo did the tonsil stones triggered the infection? i wonder

[@bethrizzo7822]

+TheiLame No I don't think the stones actually caused infections. But, I think they weakened the tonsils by keeping them inflamed and filled with the bacteria of the tonsil stones constantly imbedded in them. I think if you pick a lot at the tonsil stones with whatever implements (toothpick, q-tip, whatever you use) you can definitely invite infection and cause issues.

[@BeepDerpify]

Next video: What Are Kidney Stones?

[@KattWuzHeer]

Yes

[@BeepDerpify]

Ayanna Rodriguez I WAS JOKING!!! NO!!!

[@IAMNOTANGEL0123]

Agreed

[@dlowery51]

BeepDerpify If you need a new kidney then please let me know. I have been looking for a good reason to carve one of mine off for some time.

[@gandalfthegrey2171]

Once when I was dissecting a kidney I found a huge one inside. Best. day. of. school. ever.

[@mixiekins]

I suppose that some people might not know they have tonsil stones because I for one have been getting them for longer than I can remember, and always thought they were just large chunks of peanuts that got stuck in my throat. What lead to figuring out what was actually happening is that it occurred to me that I'd get them even when I hadn't had any peanuts for quite some time. I bet there would be more accurate consensus if this was more common knowledge.

[@joshuarosen6242]

I always wondered what these were. I used to get very small ones when I was a child but they stopped in my early teens and I've never had them since. I noticed that they smelt rather unpleasant so I'm not sorry they went away.

[@EhCloserLook]

I’ve had tonsil stones before. This video was actually REALLY helpful to me b/c before just now I wasn’t what those little white masses were that I would cough up once in a blue moon. (BTW, that shot of the removed tonsils was very disturbing.)

[@JasperThinks]

Sometimes I spend the whole day trying to get them out with my tongue.

[@caesar8683]

What on earth... how long is your tongue?

[@JasperThinks]

@@caesar8683

[@tonyhamilton7785]

Breath smellin' like ass 24 hours a day

[@preciousmulenga8550]

Do they eventually come out

[@elecktra2020]

@@tonyhamilton7785 did you remove your tonsils? Did the problem of dad breath disappeared?

[@adrienneshonio2366]

I was actually relieved to see this video on Facebook! I have large tonsils, so I've been dealing with tonsil stones for years, but was never worried enough to look into it. I can say that as a smoker, smoking does NOT help this problem! Every time I try to quit smoking, my stones are smaller and occur less frequently.

[@pxsionx9285]

I thot they where peanuts when I was younger 🤣

[@Duh_Weekdae]

I feel like I learn way more from this channel rather than my science classes... anyway great job! Keep the videos coming.

[@NatetheNerdy]

My best idea as to why these seem so gross is because anyone can have one. Most of this show is stuff happening in specific parts of the world, away from where you live. But this is something that doesn't care about race, gender, or location. As long as you have tonsils, it can affect you, so your mind thinks there's a better chance it can happen to you and thus is more grossed out. I also think this is why I can watch a horror movie with someone getting cut into two without batting an eye, but cringe whenever I see someone poke their eye, because the second one has a better chance of happening to me.

[@grossscienceshow]

NatetheNerdy I like that theory! That fact that these hit so close to home is definitely part of it for me.

[@lauracoteDIY]

Ha forgot I had these. Tonsils were removed and haven’t thought about these since!

[@madelynalbert2353]

Contact Dr. Odion the herbal doctor for herbal treatment if you are suffering from Tonsillitis or other infections because he has the herbal treatment for all kinds of infections/diseases. kzbin.info/door/LJPudFNpftjjnmFkkPGt7g

[@Rucka_Inc.]

I like to fish them out then squeeze them between my fingers and smell them.

[@abigailgito9766]

Lol! Me too

[@carloscera2725]

+Abigail Gito ewww omg

[@CaneSugarCane]

+William Ellis haahahaa smells like "death"

[@briannehall2626]

hahaha idk why but I do the same. its out of habit.

[@Magoo7956]

Same lol. I'm just kinda fascinated like "this really came out of me?"

[@hamirs489]

A study shows that sharing tonsil stones with your loved ones strengthens the emotional bond and in some cases, initiates telepathy.

[@catdadproblems]

Tonsil stones??? Well, I learned something today. :)

[@sammosaurusrex]

i didn’t know I needed this series

[@auxometer]

I used to sneeze them out. Always in English class

[@brizcit7923]

Your disgusting

[@2wheeler58]

The same stuff that causes plaque on your teeth is what tonsil stone are. When I quit allowing plaque to build up on my teeth (by flossing and brushing 5 min. 2 x's a day) I quit getting plaque AND tonsil stones....that was 30 + years ago.

[@hailey-ks7mg]

There's all these people with stock photos for profiles talking about this 'kuzu amazing guide' lol

[@TheArcadeLink]

I had problems with these too when I was younger- but I also had recurring tonsillitis, but the rate wasn't consistent enough for doctors to remove them until I was around 15 or 16 years old. Even then they were reluctant.

[@ChrissehCat]

Ugh I've had a nasty case of them lately. I've had them all my life, though I didn't know what they were until recently.

[@2000wattz]

I never knew I had them until after I watched this video and went to the bathroom to check!😳😳😳

[@Friedrich687]

"MOST horrific thing i ever saw" Some weird lump pops out of a mans tonsils Me: oh wow

[@crthejediknightninja]

I've had these for a while and I was wondering what they were, I regret everything, I normally just get them out by making suction within my mouth, then spitting them out.

[@Steph-sk3xb]

You probably have a lot of them. That's only going to get out the ones that are loose. I did the same thing until I found out what they were and looked down my throat with a torch.

[@radelarosa97]

My tonsils are really small. But some how I get them... if they had to remove them I would freaking gag... any tricks were I won't gag that bad or something!!! Cause I can't even get my throat check with a swab or a stick. I tell the doctor straight up don't put that in my mouth. Lmfao

[@ominusomega7803]

Sometimes thay can just pop out themselves and get stuck in your throat while being "unswallowable", so you end up coughing them up. They could also be relatively large and have multiples pop out at the same time. (Once I had 2 comeout at the same time, prompting me to check with my doctor and finally have a tonsilectomy)

[@aomine6817]

I had a pretty bad one this morning stuck on my tossil, I sometimes cough them out but I didn't know what the hell were those, I thought they were coming from the stomach because they stink like death's buttcrack 🤮. the thought of tonsillectomy is scary though :(

[@photondance]

I'm sorry, but they're actually called sneeze nuggets.

[@Imozart0341I]

Lolol here's a like for you.

[@yansami9903]

photondance Lol.

[@M4g1ckM1k3]

photondance XD

[@M4g1ckM1k3]

photondance i thought those were boogers

[@tallmidget5759]

Omfg lmfao HAhaHaHA

[@starlaward3185]

Another reason I’m glad I got my tonsils removed at 14. It wasn’t easy though. I had strep throat 8 times the last year I got them removed. I was literally sick almost every. Single. Month.

[@andrewdeen1]

when i stopped smoking weed they went away..

[@packdidit]

Same 😂💯

[@andrewdeen1]

***** heartburn too

[@Snoodlezsaid]

i still smoke weed. i dont get them at all.

[@andrewdeen1]

***** when i stopped smoking, my heartburn and tonsil stones went away.

[@redfive2008]

I've never smoked anything in my life, and I've gotten them periodically since I was a kid.

[@RyanHelbig]

I've passed a salivary stone. It was terrible! It's crazy how many parts of the body can produce stones.

[@SureyD]

You might find the tonsil stones revolting because of how seemingly unfitting they are, in your buccal system. Everything is very pink-red and fleshy, save for those solid teeth. When suddenly, a gelatinous white body show up in a hiding spot. Instinct speaks: "It's unhealthy! Do something!"

[@callmekawaii7840]

I used to get these and they would like get loose -lol- and come up my throat and it was like a hairball..I dot get these any more but I really do wanna check.. it sounds like a lot of fun 🤩

[@PMabq]

Thank you for this really informative video. I've had these a lot because I have large tonsils and I get a lot of sore throats and occasional strep. I was always told that doctors are reluctant to remove tonsils from adults because of a greater danger of blood loss and clots slipping free, so I guess I'll just have to live with these nasty nuggets of grossness. But at least I know what they are now!

[@PMabq]

@Eleonore Leopardi I wouldn't try an herbal remedy unless I grew and picked the herbs myself. There is entirely too much quackery and deceit in herbal and homeopathic "medicine."

[@Shojogurlp]

I used to have tonsil stones until I had my tonsils removed surgically. They did a biopsy on my tonsils and they said that there were so many holes in my tonsils that it looked like the inside of an English muffin. Haven't had a tonsil stone ever since.

[@elecktra2020]

Did you get bad breath constantly because of them? Was it worth it to remove your tonsils?

[@Shojogurlp]

@@elecktra2020 Oh yeah, my breath always smelled terrible, no matter how much I brushed, gargled, and used mouth wash. It was definitely worth getting them yanked out!

[@fatfat8892]

@@Shojogurlp maybe a question

[@benjo40525]

I sometimes cough up them maybe a few months or every year or so

[@emoriotfreak13]

i got my tonsils removed when i was 5. i had never even heard of tonsils. glad ive never had to deal with them

[@shittybumhole243]

I haven't had tonsil since I was a kid. Sure do miss coughing these little smelly golden nuggets out and squashing them just for their smell😐

[@karnage3809]

I literally never know what these are called or how to remove them properly until today... thank you!

[@supmateplaguedochere4923]

"You might have one in your mouth right now" Me: jokes on you i dont have tonsils anymore

[@meganstanic8410]

I bookmarked this for future reference, it goes hand in hand with what Dybelle Nisere has to say. I searched for her on google after following Katrina’s advice.

[@evanrozsa]

I have tonsil stone and they suck. Makes my breath smell awful and they can be super hard to remove. I usually just use my fingers for removal.

[@jamesblack993]

+Evan Rozsa Depends on where you have them, if in front within your reach I recommend using toothpick but gently. Did the job well for me at least. But if you can remove your tonsils, I did tonsillectomy a few years ago and I can´t be more happy about the decision.

[@Just_Jhan]

+Evan Rozsa I usually have to suck mine up/out. Like when you have mucus in the back of your nose or mouth so you try to suck it out to spit it out? Yea, that. It's the grossest thing ever. I have to deal with them coming lose at least once a month. The worst ones are the REALLY big ones, that look like the 6 of them fusiformed (did I make that up??) together... Blegh!

[@cocabutter3241]

+Jhan how do you take it out someone help!!!

[@ninasydmua4808]

cocabutter use a cotton tip that u use for your ears

[@sunbingfa4872]

I saw it somewhere saying that if you have a really bad smelly sneeze, which sometimes I have, it could be due to small tonsil stones that will only come out in a sneeze. In case when I had it, it only made the sneeze particularly bad, and right after the sneeze my breath will be ok. Not sure if it is really tonsil stone though. I never saw it.

[@katew3661]

Now I am terrified of getting these 😬😱

[@OxeyOxey]

Katie Wigglesworth I have them, and don’t really worry. I’ve had hen for months and I’m only 11 and I still fine. It’s just like loosing squishy smelly teeth BUT WVERY FRICKIN DAY

[@lexielinfield]

Katie Wigglesworth they arnt that’s bad but getting them out makes me gag

[@sebmeister8483]

I have HUGE tonsils. And you brung this to my attention because i've had them before and decided to check if i had any. 2 small pieces came out of my right tonsil. But damn it wasnt easy

[@Royalscareccrow]

What an evil name

[@LucasDaRonco]

I have a couple of crypts in my tonsils, so sometimes these stones form. When they do, they bother. So I gran a cotton swab and gently press against the edge of the crypt. The stones easily come out. As it isn't very frequent, I'm not really bothered by it.

[@itr0863]

I love smashing them between my fingers and either sniffing it or smearing it along my upper lip so I keep the essence.

[@nightcorestarlight8710]

Eww XD LMAO wth

[@itr0863]

Nightcore Starlight try it ;)

[@nightcorestarlight8710]

@@itr0863 hecki naw! In your dreams XD

[@itr0863]

Nightcore Starlight hahahha

[@lillyxoxo5295]

Okay it's one thing to examine it for a few seconds or sniff it but smearing it across your lip is actually disgusting 😷 there is so much bacteria in tonsil stones and they smell like rotten ass how do you deal with that 🤢 🤮

[@inshaallah608]

Im starting to support all of your videos ,im looking forward to watching it again so keep uploading dear , it will help me increasing both my English and my knowledge about gross things😉

[@JosePerez-rt1kb]

Not certain about the points made but ,if anyone else trying to find out how to get rid of tonsil stones permanently try Ceeyarley Tonsil Predicament (do a search on google ) ? Ive heard some awesome things about it and my colleague got excellent results with it.

[@skinnydavenport407]

Anna, can you do a video on foreskin and debunking the myths about it? That would be a really great thing you could do, to show people that foreskin isn't gross but is a normal healthy body part with benefits. You have a really nice manner for educating people and I love your videos! 🙂 More people including doctors need to be educated about foreskin so they don't just keep circumcising healthy babies because they believe wives tales and myths.

[@rickybobby8879]

When I stopped eating dairy 20 years ago I stopped getting them. Haven't had one since.

[@Kerizify]

I have really small ones, and the funny thing was I started having this weird taste sometimes when I was eating food, like occasionally I would just eat something really delicious and then suddenly I got this bad taste when swallowing the food, after a few weeks I went to look in the mirror if it was something strange in my mouth causing this. And then I saw a really small tonsil stone sitting on my tonsils and i squeezed it out. After that I squeeze them out maybe twice a week and it's so MUCH FUN! I don't have many and since I'm squeezing them out regularly I don't really "taste" them either, but they do smell like anus mixed with puke and old corpse.

[@dyscea]

I'm a picker and jelly at the fun I'm missing out :(

[@elecktra2020]

Did your get bad breath that could stunk a whole room?

[@MsTexas73]

I've never had a tonsil stone before today. Throat is on 100 and ear pain is killing me. I can see it. Wish I could take it out. The doctor said my tonsil was really red where it is. Every time I swallow, cough, sneeze, anything; it feel like a knife is stabbing me in the throats and ear. 😩😢

[@mina7422]

I pulled mine out with a toothpick... Normal? :L

[@asdfasdg9845]

I do it.

[@searabbit5830]

5uki did u poke ur self?

[@lexielinfield]

5uki I usually use Q-tips

[@akankshakashyap502]

🙄 I am so afraid to pull mine out 😟😟😟😟

[@RenePerez-pu4cj]

Akanksha Kashyap I was there before. I use to be able to pick it up with my tongue. But now I have to use the end of dental floss pick. Poked myself a few times here and there. But you learn to maneuver the pick in ways that won’t hurt you and scrape the stones out.

[@astrick338]

Me and my sister have chronic tonsil stones. We'll just be sitting there, cough, and then be like "oh look a thingy"

[@sleekmoose3718]

i accidently ate one of mine xD smelled like an arse and was chewy.

[@mina7422]

please don't remind me

[@jmid8467]

Ieeeewww 😭😭!

[@clodgozon3968]

yuckk lmao!

[@sleekmoose3718]

I forgot I posted this geez

[@sleekmoose3718]

My spelling

[@maheshyadav-kq4sw]

i am suffering very badly coz it has created many holes near my throat area

[@ChrisPawelski]

Ted Cruz in a recent GOP Debate had a tonsil stone pop out, and then he ate it.

[@ariel4778]

That comment made me want to kill myself from disgust.

[@ManiacX1999]

I thought that was a booger...

[@hmkim3974]

Chris Pawelski seriously?!!?! Ew

[@jdenino6022]

Chris Pawelski Disgusting. I remember that debate.

[@mrsf6868]

Why do I love this channel so much?! Lol! Looks like I'm not the only one though

[@PawfulpOreos]

0:09 was actually satisfying :/

[@maggiebroadstreet4867]

I have a really long tongue so I can remove my tonsil stones with my tongue. It takes a while though. I always called tonsil stones throat gunk.

[@straightupmurph559]

I've had a few but I just cough them out.

[@cosmicpoptart6340]

Same

[@ladibuc2008]

all of my life I had them

[@sofianegana3688]

did you problem with bad breath?

[@Lydianon]

+sofiane gana yes, they smell bad.

[@forhandle111]

Tionna Outen you can also kinda force 'throw' them up.

[@GreatUchiha123]

I cut them out, i mean tonsils. Both of them, and i'm born without third one

[@shop2012]

For some reasons, people like to smell their tonsil stones.

[@sunnibunni8920]

shop2012 I did the first time I got one back in middle school, and I try and hold my breath so I dont cause they are awful

[@theman4908]

I tought it was cancer. I started writing will list to my family 🤦😂

[@madelynalbert2353]

Contact Dr. Odion the herbal doctor for herbal treatment if you are suffering from Tonsillitis or other infections because he has the herbal treatment for all kinds of infections/diseases. kzbin.info/door/LJPudFNpftjjnmFkkPGt7g

[@angieandjasonworldnieto8259]

who all this in 2019

[@nandabiswas5517]

Yes

[@MrCuriousScienceANDfun]

Oh yeah.. I too develop tonsils stones very often. When I saw one for the first time, I was really afraid. But after surfing the Internet, I am relieved.