Many people have experienced tonsil stones and don't even realise it. If you have ever hacked or coughed up a white or yellowish ball of old food particles and bacteria, then it is probably a tonsil stone. You may have thrown it in the trash and forgotten all about it. However, if you have ever smelled one of the balls, then you know how horrifying they can be.

These balls of bacteria, food and debris can smell positively morbid. If left to continue to grow, they can also become larger and irritating in the throat. Worst of all, as time goes on, these stones will continue to harden and grow even more bacteria causing bad breath and extreme embarrassment. Luckily there are simple at home remedies to remove and prevent these horrific balls of odour from ruining your social life.

One of the easiest ways to remove tonsilloliths is by simply hacking or coughing them out. You can also squeeze your throat and pop them out. This usually will work if the stones have not hardened on the tonsils yet.

Another way to remove tonsilloliths is with a syringe and salt water. You can try to pour some salt water solution onto the tonsil stones which may loosen them. You can also try gargling with salt water which also can pop them off the tonsils.

Or, if you are capable of digging down your throat, you can try to poke them loose. A toothpick, a cotton swab, a bobby pin or even the back of a toothbrush may work. However, be careful where you're poking; you don't want to stab yourself in the mouth.

If all else fails and your tonsilloliths continue to grow you can also consult your doctor to discuss the option of surgery. Laser tonsil surgery does not remove the tonsils but instead flattens them out so the bacteria have no place to hide. A tonsillectomy, or removing the tonsils completely, is another option. This is a pretty drastic decision as there are different costs and complications to consider.

The best way to get rid of tonsilloliths is to stop them before they start. This can be hard to do but if you practice good oral hygiene including brushing flossing and rinsing with a non-alcoholic mouthwash, you can stop the bacteria, food and debris from forming in your mouth in the first place. You should also rinse your mouth out with a syringe whenever you can. This will stop those smelly balls from returning so you can get on with your life.

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Anna Watson is the author for Tonsil Stones Remedies, after suffering for 7 years of Tonsil Stones. She reveals the secret to permanently getting rid of tonsil stones using simple home remedies. Please visit this website: http://www.tonsilstonesremedies.com