What Are Tonsil Rocks?
Tonsil rocks (also known as tonsilloliths or tonsil stones) sometimes go unnoticed depending on the size of the tonsil rocks. Here is an in depth look at what tonsil rocks are, what cause their presence, and other signs and symptoms to watch out for that will confirm the existence of these in one’s mouth.
What Causes Tonsil Rocks?
Tonsil rocks can be caused by a lot of things. These usually form when food debris or mucous that comes from the sinuses, also known as postnasal drips, come in contact with bacteria and form microscopic structures in the tonsillar cavities. If the small formations are not removed immediately, bacteria can grow and reproduce thus leading to additional tonsil rocks forming within those hidden crevices. During the early stage, it can be difficult to determine that they have already formed, so there could already be numerous formations even before it is detected and addressed.
What Do Tonsil Rocks Look Like?
Tonsil rocks vary in shapes, color and sizes, depending on how long they have been making one’s mouth their home. The typical color is white or yellow, and the stones can range in size from being microscopic to being as gigantic as 42 grams. Giant tonsil rocks are sometimes misdiagnosed for other disorders such as a tumor. There is no definite shape associated with these formations as bacteria can grow and form into different shapes. The shape is also usually dependent on which part of the mouth the rocks form. One thing’s for sure though: they are not a sight to look forward to.
Other Indicators that Tonsil Rocks are Present
For some people, it can be difficult to identify the existence of tonsil rocks. They could be dislodged in the most hidden crevices within the tonsil area that there would be a need to undergo certain non-invasive laboratory procedures such as CT Scans just to confirm their presence. For those who do not want to go through these procedures, however, there are other physical manifestations of their presence, namely halitosis or bad breath, difficulty in swallowing or breathing, pain in the ear, or a weird taste at the back of the throat.
Tonsil rocks are not fatal and are not particularly associated with tonsillitis. It could, however, cause major discomfort and could lead to other problems and mouth disorders. It is therefore important to be able to recognize that they exist and could exist in the hidden cavities in the throat and tonsil area and could be the cause of other problems such as bad breath. Gaining knowledge about their presence, what they look like, what causes them and how they can be prevented is important in order to address other possible issues that could arise because of their presence.
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