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How can you care for yourself when you have tonsil stones?
- Gargle with warm salt water. This helps reduce swelling and discomfort. It might also help remove the stones. Gargle with 1 teaspoon of salt mixed in 8 fluid ounces of warm water.
- Use something soft to gently remove tonsil stones that bother you. Some people use the end of a cotton swab.
- Practice good oral hygiene. Brush and floss your teeth regularly.
Tonsil stones: When to call
Watch closely for changes in your health, and be sure to contact your doctor if:
- Your tonsil stones keep coming back, or they really bother you and you want to talk about other options.
- You do not get better as expected.
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