Tonsil stones making her life hell
to a pea. Rarely do they become quite large.
Tonsil stones can cause: Halitosis (bad breath) Sore throat
Difficulty swallowing Ear pain
Swollen tonsils
Consult with an ear nose and throat (ENT) specialist and get their opinion on how best to manage the problem.
However, there are several natural remedies which can be used to adequately treat this problem.
Possible underlying causes of tonsil stones are:
Poor dental hygiene
Chronic sinus issues with chronic post-nasal drip
Large tonsils
Chronic tonsillitis
Prescription medications which dry the mouth
Steps you can take to prevent tonsil stone formation are:
PractiSe good oral hygiene by cleaning your teeth properly and regularly.
Brush your tongue, also. Dental floss every day.
Stop smoking.
Take vitamin C supplements. Vigorously cough if you feel a tonsil stone to try and loosen it.
Gargle several times a day with salt water.
Drink plenty water to remain well hydrated.
Get rid of the post-nasal drip, which supplies the glue for the stones, by using prescribed steroidal nasal sprays and antihistamines long term.
Avoid the following foods which seem to worsen tonsil stone formation:
Alcohol
Tea
Coffee
Dairy-based products which facilitate mucous production
Sugary foods – chocolate, sweets, sodas, baked desserts
Nuts
Treatment for tonsil stones will include:
Prescription antibiotics
ENT laser treatment
Getting a tonsillectomy
Natural methods to eliminate tonsil stones:
Using liquid grapefruit seed extract – Add five to 10 drops to a glass of water and drink this once or twice a day or gargle with it, then spit it out if it’s too acidic for you. Taking daily probiotics. Chewing raw garlic at bed time Fill a syringe with warm salt water or hydrogen peroxide – 50/50 dilution solution – and flush out the tonsil crypts and stones using the solution with a little pressure on the syringe.
Gargling with vinegar or baking soda every day.
Gargling several times daily with antibacterial mouthwash.
Eliminating post-nasal drips through nasal irrigation, using nasal squirt bottles containing normal saline solution.
Using an electric toothbrush to brush the tonsils can also help to gently remove tonsil stones.