Remember to brush your tongue as well, since it can harbor easy to miss bacteria, mucus, and food residue.
Gargling with saltwater can also help ease any discomfort caused by tonsillitis, or infection of the tonsils, which can accompany tonsil stones.
If you have a low-pressure oral water irrigator, you can use it weekly to wash away any particles that might get caught in your tonsils’ folds. [9] X Expert Source Pradeep Adatrow, DDS, MSBoard Certified Dentist & Oral Surgeon Expert Interview. 30 September 2020.
Swap out sodas, sports drinks, energy drinks, and fruit juices for water, since sugar can increase bacteria buildup. Alcohol dehydrates and causes dry mouth, so limit your alcohol consumption and be sure to brush well after to drinking, especially if you have recurring tonsil stones.
Depending on your oral health, you may need to visit your dentist more frequently than every 12 months. They may recommend coming twice a year or more.
It is believed that tonsils are part of the immune system since they are made up of special cells that prevent and fight infections. It is believed by some that removing them may impair your immune system, though research does not support this.
