No matter how well you brush your teeth or how many breath mints you pop, you can’t quite seem to shake that stubborn case of bad breath. What’s going on? Many things can cause bad breath, but one of ...

Tonsil stones, also known as tonsilloliths, are calcium debris deposits that form on the tonsils. While tonsil stones are usually not a health concern, they are often an indication of poor oral ...

Not only are tonsil stones a "thing," they're far more prevalent than they're discussed. One woman details her year-long ...

Tonsil stones are tiny white or yellow deposits that form in the crevices and gaps on the surface of the tonsils due to the ...

My wife complained about my bad breath for months. Even after brushing my teeth, scraping my tongue with a tongue scraper, and gargling with mouthwash, a foul odor wafted from my mouth when I spoke.

Beccy holds a PhD in Biological Science, a Master’s in Molecular Biology of Parasites and Disease Vectors, and a Bachelor’s in Human Biology and Forensic Science.View full profile Beccy holds a PhD in ...

A quick and painless new procedure might help thousands of people get rid of bad breath. Renee Beckler was among those who had battled halitosis – or bad breath – for years. She experimented with many ...

Tonsil stones, or tonsilloliths, are small, firm, whitish deposits that may form in the deep pockets and corners of your tonsils. These lumps, which are common, rarely cause serious symptoms or ...

Dear Dr. Gott: For many years, I suffered with horrible breath, despite having had only one cavity in 40-plus years and brushing/flossing/tongue scraping/gargling constantly. I read every article I ...

In a series of tweets, Doja Cat revealed that she was forced to have tonsil surgery on May 19 after they became infected, and it could spell “bad news” for her fans. “Dr. just had to cut into my left ...