tonsil stones
Cryptic tonsil deposits
Tonsil stones are small, calcified deposits that form in the crevices of the tonsils.
They consist of bacteria, dead cells, and food debris that accumulate and harden.
Though usually harmless, they can cause bad breath, sore throat, or a persistent feeling of something stuck in the throat: I finally coughed up the tonsil stone that had been bothering me.
Throat-washing with liquid
- mouthwashLiquid for gargling clean
- water pickPressurized dental cleaning device
- cotton swabFuzzy-ended applicator stick
- dislodgeForce from position
flush · irrigation · tongue scraper · syringe · mirror · flashlight · gag reflex
Foul mouth odor
- halitosisChronic foul breath
- sore throatIrritated, aching airway
- discomfortMild physical or mental distress
- difficulty swallowingImpaired deglutition
lump in throat · coughing · throat tightness · irritation · scratchiness · hoarseness · rawness · tenderness
Mouth cleanliness maintenance
- brushingSweeping motion with bristles
- flossingInterdental string hygiene
- mouthwashLiquid for gargling clean
- tongue cleaningOral hygiene for lingual surface
Nucleus-free single-celled organisms
- dead cellsBiological units no longer functioning
- mucusProtective bodily secretion
- debrisScattered broken fragments
- calcium depositsAccumulated mineral in tissue
biofilm · chronic inflammation · postnasal drip · dry mouth · keratin · calcification
Physician for ears, nose, throat
- ENTHead orifice specialty
- laser treatmentMedical procedure using focused light
- antibioticsBacteria-destroying medicines
- consultationMeeting seeking expert guidance
diagnosis · recurrence · adenoids · throat culture · local anesthetic
gargling
Throat-washing with liquid
- mouthwashLiquid for gargling clean
- water pickPressurized dental cleaning device
- cotton swabFuzzy-ended applicator stick
dislodge · flush · irrigation · tongue scraper · syringe · mirror · flashlight · gag reflex
bad breath
Foul mouth odor
- halitosisChronic foul breath
- sore throatIrritated, aching airway
- discomfortMild physical or mental distress
difficulty swallowing · lump in throat · coughing · throat tightness · irritation · scratchiness · hoarseness · rawness · tenderness · swelling
oral hygiene
Mouth cleanliness maintenance
bacteria
Nucleus-free single-celled organisms
- dead cellsBiological units no longer functioning
- mucusProtective bodily secretion
- debrisScattered broken fragments
calcium deposits · biofilm · chronic inflammation · postnasal drip · dry mouth · keratin · calcification
otolaryngologist
Physician for ears, nose, throat
- ENTHead orifice specialty
- laser treatmentMedical procedure using focused light
- antibioticsBacteria-destroying medicines
consultation · diagnosis · recurrence · adenoids · throat culture · local anesthetic
- Throat Problemssore throat, strep throat, pharyngitis, laryngitis, throat infection
- tonsil problemsquinsy, white spots
- calcificationscalcification, calcium deposits, calcium phosphate, calcium carbonate, gallstones