THE ENT BLOG

Ear, Nose & Throat insights from Mike Dilkes, expert in ENT laser surgery

Tonsil stones and bad breath

Bad breath is more likely to be caused by tonsil problems than tooth disease! Tonsil stones are the same as periodontal bad breath causes.

Tonsil stones

These white lumps are organic material from the mouth, mainly food and salivary debris. This gets forced into cracks and holes in the...

Catarrh and postnasal drip can originate from the tonsils

Catarrh and postnasal drip can originate from the tonsils.

Holes in the tonsils can trap food and salivary debris leading to tonsil stones.

Tonsils stones form in holes within the tonsils. They can cause bad breath and tonsillitis