😮‍💨 What Are Those Smelly White “Stones” in the Mouth That Cause Terrible Bad Breath?

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🚨 8 Common Signs You May Have Tonsil Stones

(Even If You Can’t See Them)

  • Persistent bad breath that doesn’t improve with brushing

  • A bad or metallic taste at the back of the throat

  • Frequent sore throat or a “stuck” sensation

  • White or yellow spots on the tonsils

  • Ear discomfort (due to shared nerve pathways)

  • Mild, recurring tonsil inflammation

  • Small hard lumps occasionally coughed out

  • Difficulty swallowing or constant throat clearing

👥 Who Is More Likely to Get Them?

Tonsil stones are more common in:

  • People with large or deeply creased tonsils

  • Teenagers and young adults

  • Those with postnasal drip or chronic sinus issues

  • Individuals who had frequent tonsillitis in childhood

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