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Picture of Tonsil Stones

Picture of Tonsil Stones

Tonsil stones(also called tonsilloliths) form when bacteria andmucusget trapped and calcify in yourtonsils' nooks and crannies, leaving a hard piece of matter and a bad taste in your throat. Although those bad smelling lumps can be uncomfortable, they usually are harmless.

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Text: "Tonsil Stones: Treatment and Prevention", WebMD Medical Reference
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