Many people will have noticed the white spots at the back of their throat or discovered a strange lump in their mouths - but ...

Tonsil stones are hard white or yellow masses that form on the tonsils, per Healthline.. According to Dr. Jason Klenoff, an otolaryngologist with Stamford Health, the tonsils contain “a number ...

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Tonsil stones are primarily made up of calcium salts, which are derived from saliva. They also typically contain dead cells, mucus and food debris.

Tonsil stones are primarily made up of calcium salts, which are derived from saliva. They also typically contain dead cells, mucus and food debris.

Tonsillitis and tonsil cancer can cause similar symptoms, but they tend to occur at different ages. ... Tonsil stones are when bacteria and debris get stuck to your tonsils and harden.

Tonsil stones can linger for days, weeks or even months in some cases. And while they can cause bothersome symptoms, fortunately, they’re not usually something to worry about, assures Dr. Connor.