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THE ENT BLOG
Ear, Nose & Throat insights from Mike Dilkes, expert in ENT laser surgery
Large tonsil stone arising from a cave-like defect in the right tonsil
This large tonsil stone was extruding from a deep cave like defect at the top of the right tonsil. It was suitable for laser vapourisation under local anaesthetic spray to permanently remove it and the surrounding tonsil tissue.
Mike Dilkes
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Traditional tonsillectomy or partial tonsillectomy - laser tonsillotomy.
Laser tonsil removal under local anaesthetic spray
Understanding Tonsil Stones: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Tonsil stones form in crypts, crevices and fissures within the body the tonsil. They can cause bad taste, bad breath and sore throat.
How can I get my tonsils removed??
Indications for tonsillectomy, and a discussion of techniques.
Understanding Tonsil Stones: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Tonsil stones treatment
Understanding Bad Bacteria: Causes and Solutions for Bad Breath
The mouth and throat (oropharynx) bacterial population is implicated in both tooth and gum disease, and tonsil/throat disease. Bad breath.
The Benefits of Pre-Bio Mouthwash: A New Era for Oral Health
A new mouthwash designed to influence the oropharyngeal biome and positively affect mouth and throat health, maintaining good, fresh breath.
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