What are tonsil stones and how do they form? "Tonsil stones are small, pebble-like lumps made from food debris, bacteria, dead cells and/or mucus that form in the pockets of the tonsils," says ...

Sometimes, massaging the tonsil area externally can encourage tonsil stones to dislodge. The technique for lymphatic massage may be helpful to follow for a massage of the tonsil area.