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‘Here’s How I Knew I Had Tonsil Stones’: How an Oddly Common Annoyance Upended A Patient’s Quality of Life

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

Our bodies don’t just make gall and kidney stones – from saliva to tonsils, these are other ones to look out for

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Daily Mail

Why tonsil stones are behind your bad breath: Foul-smelling 'pebbles' of rotting food and bacteria are lurking in your throat. DR PHILIPPA KAYE reveals how to cure them

At a recent check-up my dentist said I had bad breath caused by tonsil stones, which was mortifying. What can I do about it? Dr Philippa Kaye answers: There are many possible causes of bad breath - or ...

Ask the doctors: Dry mouth more common in older adults

I just turned 63 – that I have more episodes of dry mouth. I’m told this isn’t unusual for older people. Why would that be?