Here’s What You Need to Know About Tonsil Stones (And Why They’re More Common Than You Think)

Let’s start with the basics.
Your tonsils are two soft tissue masses at the back of your throat. They’re part of your immune system, helping to trap bacteria and viruses that enter through your mouth.
But tonsils aren’t smooth. They have small pockets and crevices called crypts. Think of them like tiny caves in a rocky cliff.
Tonsil stones form when debris continue reading …