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THE ENT BLOG
Ear, Nose & Throat insights from Mike Dilkes, expert in ENT laser surgery
Treatment of tonsil stones
This hidden tonsil stone was easy to laser vapourise under local anaesthetic
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.
Advanced Laser ENT Treatments for Tonsil, Snoring, and Nose Issues
About Mike Dilkes ENT Surgeon
Traditional tonsillectomy or partial tonsillectomy - laser tonsillotomy.
Laser tonsil removal under local anaesthetic spray
Snorer's uvula causes obstruction and loud snoring. Can also be a factor in sleep apnoea.
A long thick uvula is a notable cause of loud snoring
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.
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