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5 Reasons Of Tonsil Stones & Tips To Prevent

Tonsilloliths or Tonsil Stones are basically clusters of calcified material that form in our tonsils. They mostly occur in the palatine tonsils, but they may also develop in the lingual tonsils. These white spots on tonsils are basically composed of calcium. However, they may contain other minerals; like magnesium and phosphorus. Anaerobic bacteria also reside in them, which causes problems like bad breath.

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