Tonsil stones are small lumps of hardened calcium, other mineral salts, bacteria, and food debris that develop on the tonsils. They are usually harmless, but they may lead to foul-smelling breath and can occasionally cause discomfort. They tend to resolve without treatment, though a surgeon can remove the tonsils to treat uncomfortable stones, if necessary.
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