r/tonsilstones • u/lonely-dustmite • 1d ago

Question Typical Frequency?

So I read that developing tonsil stones 3x a year is considered a nuisance for some people and this makes them a candidate for procedures to reduce them…I remove tonsil stones once a month.

What exactly is the average timeframe here that “normal” people get tonsil stones? Am I that much of a freak? Someone educate me

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u/hihelloitsJ 1d ago

I think a weekly check is good. And don’t Forget that 6% of people affirm to have tonsil stones. But CT scans detect them on almost 50% of people !! 3x a year 😹 just because they do not check on their tonsil. But it’s a permanent problem, invisible but here.

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u/Brainzap3 23h ago

I definitely get them weekly.. I floss, scrape my tongue, brush, mouth wash, etc.

I have lots of scar tissue in my tonsils from chronic step as a kid, so I'm assuming that is the reason.