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

Tonsil stones form when debris collects in the tonsils then calcifies to form hard stones. Prevention tips can include gargling with salt water, using mouthwash, using a water flosser, or having a ...

For people who are prone to tonsil stones, the most effective and permanent way to remove existing ones and prevent future stones from developing is to have your tonsils removed surgically (the ...

Salivary stones form naturally, from the chemicals in saliva, but once they develop, it can take open surgery, and sometimes even removing the salivary gland itself, just to get the stone out. Now, ...

BACKGROUND: Salivary duct stones are a type of salivary gland disorder. The stones are crystallized minerals in the ducts that drain the salivary glands. The painful stones are caused when chemicals ...

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Whether it’s discomfort while chewing, a sore tongue, or a burning sensation, many of us have experienced some sort of pain in our mouths. But what could be causing it? Mouth pain has many possible ...

NEW ORLEANS, LA (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It only happens to one out of every 10 thousand people, but if you're that one person who develops a salivary stone, it can make something as simple as swallowing ...