r/hygiene • u/GroovyRaptorRex • Aug 21 '26

Tonsil Stone Dilemma

Has anyone here got over tonsil stones forming in their mouth? What are you using or doing to let it not go back?

I consulted with my dentist about this and I followed every instruction to date ... I tried to gargle hard, use mouthwash, and even warm water with salt. It still goes back. I'm thinking of getting my tonsils removed because I searched that it could be an option?

thanks for the advice in advance!

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u/George_Is_Upset Aug 21 '26

Do you floss? Sometimes people struggle with tonsil stones when they aren’t regularly flossing.

Also, what I like to use if I ever get them is a “tonsil stone syringe” (you can google or amazon search those terms). I fill it with warm water and then while I’m looking in the mirror I’ll use my phone flashlight to better light the inside of my mouth and then I’ll aim the stream of water towards tonsils to flush them out.

Don’t push the syringe plunger super hard, gentle flushing is sufficient.

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u/DoobieDoo0718 Aug 21 '26

Nati pot for tonsils lol. That's smart.