Don't think you have tonsil stones? Check for yourself
Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2007 7:39 am
I was surfing for information concerning tonsils, and came across this discussion about tonsil stones
http://www.ascentstage.com/archives/200 ... liths.html
Occasioanlly, I do have tonsil stones, but no longer the size and frequency that plagued me a couple years ago.. So recently I haven't really had a problem with them at all.. Sometimes a small bit may come into my mouth,.. after you've had these you know exactly what they are..
Anywhoo, after reading this discussion, I was inspired to get in front of a mirror with a flashlight and examine my tonsils for the first time in my life.. I've looked into the mirror before, but you don't get the definition that a dark room, flashlight, and open mouth can offer.. I grabbed a cotton swab and figured I'd explore these fleshy crypts..
To my surprise, I saw a tiny stone residing in one of my tonsil's crevices.. I poked around in there and got the little guy out, and he was even smaller than he appeared in my mouth.. This cued the thought that perhaps those who don't have tonsil stones do in fact have them, and just don't realize it.. After the tonsil stone was removed (amazing how much smell can come from such a tiny thing) I gave a cotton swab a twist into that crevice, brought it to my nose and it still was smelly! Probing my other tonsil gave a swab that was rather neutral in smell, so I think I know which tonsil to start blaming..
If you read through that discussion I've linked, you'll get a good idea of how to check for yourself, if you haven't already.. Maybe I'm wrong, and you guys know your mouth innards like the back of your hand, but I thought you may be interested.. Hidden tonsil stones definitely have what it takes to stink up a mouth minutes after brushing, despite their small size ..
http://www.ascentstage.com/archives/200 ... liths.html
Occasioanlly, I do have tonsil stones, but no longer the size and frequency that plagued me a couple years ago.. So recently I haven't really had a problem with them at all.. Sometimes a small bit may come into my mouth,.. after you've had these you know exactly what they are..
Anywhoo, after reading this discussion, I was inspired to get in front of a mirror with a flashlight and examine my tonsils for the first time in my life.. I've looked into the mirror before, but you don't get the definition that a dark room, flashlight, and open mouth can offer.. I grabbed a cotton swab and figured I'd explore these fleshy crypts..
To my surprise, I saw a tiny stone residing in one of my tonsil's crevices.. I poked around in there and got the little guy out, and he was even smaller than he appeared in my mouth.. This cued the thought that perhaps those who don't have tonsil stones do in fact have them, and just don't realize it.. After the tonsil stone was removed (amazing how much smell can come from such a tiny thing) I gave a cotton swab a twist into that crevice, brought it to my nose and it still was smelly! Probing my other tonsil gave a swab that was rather neutral in smell, so I think I know which tonsil to start blaming..
If you read through that discussion I've linked, you'll get a good idea of how to check for yourself, if you haven't already.. Maybe I'm wrong, and you guys know your mouth innards like the back of your hand, but I thought you may be interested.. Hidden tonsil stones definitely have what it takes to stink up a mouth minutes after brushing, despite their small size ..
i tried again later in the day and the smell seemed to be leaving..