Tonsil stones form when food and debris get trapped and harden in the tonsils. Good oral hygiene and quitting smoking can help prevent tonsil stones. Tonsil stones can often be removed at home using a ...

Medically reviewed by Sukaina Hasnie MD White spots on tonsils often indicate bacterial or viral infections like tonsillitis, strep throat, or mono.  A doctor can help diagnose and treat the ...

Commissioning Editor, Health + Medicine and Host of Strange Health podcast, The Conversation The human body, it turns out, is surprisingly good at making stone. Give it enough time and the right ...