Tonsil stone treatment
- Mike Dilkes ENT Surgeon MSFRCS
- Apr 28, 2021
- 1 min read
Updated: Apr 29, 2021
Tonsil stones appear on the surface of the tonsil, though they may form much deeper, in crevices and holes on the tonsil surface. Laser tonsillectomy under local anaesthetic spray removes the surface of the tonsil all over, down to a depth of at least 1cm. This is usually enough to permanently remove the crevices and holes, so curing the patient of tonsil stones.
