Friday, March 30, 2012

Reduce Tonsil Stones Correctly: Several Common Myths About Tonsil Stone Extraction

By Mike Thompson


While tonsil stones aren't necessarily harmful to one's health, larger ones can cause some discomfort especially when eating. They often manifest the same symptoms as tonsillitis, thus making it difficult for sufferers to swallow their food and therefore remove the joy in eating. Apart from that, they are known to cause halitosis or bad breath which could mean the death of your social life. While the internet (and some doctors who may not be acquainted with this condition) may be a good source of information on how to get rid of them, some of these information may do you more harm than help. That is why it is important to recognize the facts from the myths involving the removal of tonsil stones.

Let's begin with tonsillectomy. Most folks think that removing one's tonsils can efficiently remove tonsil stones and also avoid them from getting back. While it's true that tonsil stones only happen to those who have still have their tonsils, eliminating them can do more harm than good. Understand that the tonsils are one's natural barrier against germs and bacteria that can enter our body through our mouths. Eliminating them will make you susceptible to diseases as well as infection. Tonsillectomy is merely be considered as a final option. Nearly all medical doctors won't even recommend this treatment as this is not only pricey as well as painful yet is additionally really dangerous in the end.

One more common myth regarding the elimination of tonsilloliths is jumping on the trampoline. While on rare occasions, they might be able to dislodge tonsilloliths, it's not guaranteed. Your tonsil stones can continue to return with a vengeance and you'll only be wasting your time and effort in a useless treatment. The fact is, getting rid of tonsilloliths is much easier than you think. You just have a q-tip or a popsicle stick to dislodge them from your tonsils' pockets. Simply give these pockets a gentle push to get these clumps out and also gargle with warm water with salt to get rid of any particles and also bacteria that may be left behind.

In case you think sticking a q-tip or a popsicle stick is a little too drastic, go for a more non-intrusive method including gargling with warm water with sea salt or antibacterial mouthwash. They can assist dislodge the large tonsilloliths while getting rid of the bacteria in addition to small bits of tonsil stones from your oral cavity.

To gargle, allow the liquid to travel down the back of your throat and gargle for about 15 seconds prior to swishing the liquid around your mouth to remove any food debris prior to spitting to flush them out. Do this at least two times per day or every after brushing your teeth.


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