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Title: Do You Have Chronically Bad Breath? Here's How To Stop It
Almost 25 percent of people suffer from this oral bacterial condition and don’t even know it. Severe bad breath can be a system of tonsil stones. Tonsil stones are hardened accumulation of sulfur-producing bacteria and debris that get trapped near your tonsils. Though this doesn’t sound like an easy fix, there’s no need to worry because most of the time they’re easy to get rid of.
The Chronic
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You might not be able to see your tonsil stones because they are hidden behind your tonsils — go figure — making them easy to see. Though tonsil stones don’t put you in any danger, they …show more content…
will give you chronic bad breath.
Oral Care
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To prevent tonsil stones, oral hygiene is the key. When brushing and flossing your teeth, be sure to thoroughly clean all areas of your mouth. Using oxygenated mouthwash is also highly recommended.
Keep It Swabby
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A very common home remedy to remove these stones is by using a cotton swab. Before swabbing, moisten and then gently massage the stone off of your tonsils.
Cough drop
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If you have a violent cough, sometimes the stone will dislodge by itself.
So if you are coughing and you notice small rocks coming out of your mouth, you should get it checked out.
Medical Mouth Clean
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If coughing or home remedies aren’t doing the trick, you may need to seek medical attention. Generally, a doctor will prescribe an antibiotic, but in extreme cases, getting your tonsil removed may be the only solution.
Makeup Brush
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In this picture, the tip of a makeup brush is being used to remove a tonsil stone. If you do decide to use something like this, be sure to properly sterilize the object before putting it in your mouth. This is an important detail because you can cause more damage by adding germs.
Garlic Breath
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Eating raw garlic or onions can help flush out bacteria that causes tonsil stones. At first, your breath will be unbearable, but it will be worth it in the end.
Breath Death Sentence
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Because there are a lot of easy ways to remove stones in your own home, they are not a death sentence. If you end up getting tonsil stones at any time, don’t worry because a quarter of the people you associate with probably have them
too.
Tried And True
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Of course, the most common treatment for tonsil stones is to gargle salt water. The salt water will flush out excess debris such as mucus and any particles of food surrounding the tonsils.
Cut It Out
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Most methods of removing tonsil stones are easy to do at home. The most extreme solution is getting your tonsils removed and if yours are already gone, you might still experience bad breath.