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What are the main causes of tonsil stones?

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Hi doctor,

I am suffering from tonsil stones and bad breath. I have had this problem for many years. I am not able to digest food sometimes.

Please help me.

Thank you.
Answered by Dr. Himayoon Majeed Mir

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Dr. Himayoon Majeed Mir is a Dentist with five years of clinical experience. He completed his BDS from the Institute of Dental Sciences, Sehora, Jammu, and SSE in Government Dental College Hospital. He works in Shakil Dental Care Clinic, Jammu, and Kashmir.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have gone through your query, and I can understand your concern. Bad breath is a condition caused by many factors, and chronic tonsillitis or tonsil infection is one of them. Tonsillitis, over some time, can lead to tonsilloliths (tonsil stones). I would advise you to make an appointment with your nearest dentist and then with the ENT (ear, nose, and throat) specialist to eliminate any other cause.

Meanwhile, I would suggest you do oral rinses with Chlorhexidine mouthwash on alternate days for about a month and maintain good oral hygiene. Brush twice daily and floss regularly. Also, clean your tongue regularly after having meals.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At June 3, 2023
Reviewed At June 4, 2026

Education:

SSE

Professional Bio:

Dr. Himayoon Majeed Mir is a Dentist with five years of clinical experience. He completed his BDS from the Institute of Dental Sciences, Sehora, Jammu, and SSE in Government Dental College Hospital. He works in Shakil Dental Care Clinic, Jammu, and Kashmir.

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Dr. Himayoon Majeed Mir is a Dentist with five years of clinical experience. He completed his BDS from the Institute of Dental Sciences, Sehora, Jammu, and SSE in Government Dental College Hospital. He works in Shakil Dental Care Clinic, Jammu, and Kashmir.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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