Tonsil stones (tonsillolith) are characterized by white to yellowish chunks in your throat.  The cause of these foul- smelling, irregularly shaped stones is because of the sulfur-producing bacteria stuck on your mouth from food particles.  Nasal drip can also be another cause for its formation. Anyone can get this and the symptoms can just make a big impact in one’s life since it may give discomfort and bring bad breath.  Generally, treatment of tonsilloliths can be through surgery.  But since surgery may be expensive, you might be wondering if there is any way on how to cure tonsils naturally. Is there really one?  Let’s find out.

Home Remedies to Treat Tonsil Stones

There may be home remedies you can do on how to treat of tonsilloliths once they start forming on your tonsils. However, this solution is only temporary thus you’ll notice that this will come back once in a while. If you are eager though on removing them, here is one remedy:

Tonsil Stones Removal with a Cotton Swab

1. Try to loosen the stones first by gargling a dilution made of vinegar and water.
2. Dip the cotton swab to the vinegar-water solution, but make sure that it’s not soaking wet.
3. Face in front of the mirror and open your mouth wide enough that the tonsils can be seen. To view more clearly, you can also hold a penlight.
4. Carefully sweep each crypt of your tonsils and try to locate where the tonsilloliths are hiding and get rid of the stones. Be very careful enough not to create further damage or cause infection.
5. After you’ve removed them, gargle with saltwater, mouth wash, or hydrogen peroxide.

Like any other conditions, preventing it to happen is better than cure. Therefore, to prevent occurrence of tonsil stones, proper oral hygiene is a must.  Brushing the teeth after every meal, cleaning the tongue with a scraper, limiting dairy intake, and gargling with a mouth wash are some of the best prevention tips you can do.  Finally, drinking plenty of water to prevent your mouth from being dry is also a must.  This is how to cure tonsil stones naturally.  Do you have any suggestions?  Make sure to hit the comments section below.

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