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

gets trapped in these crypts—things like:
Dead skin cells
Food particles
Mucus
Bacteria
Over time, this material can harden or calcify, forming small, off-white or yellowish stones. They can be as tiny as a grain of rice or as large as a pea (though most are quite small).
And yes—they often have a distinct, unpleasant odor. That’s because the bacteria trapped continue reading …