What Are Tonsil Stones?

Surgical Treatments For Tonsil Stones

Surgical treatments for tonsil stones are the only permanent and absolute way to guarantee their removal. The most common procedure used to remove tonsil stones is a tonsillectomy. During this procedure, a doctor will use a scalpel, laser, or another device to remove the tonsils completely. Using this method for tonsil stones is considered controversial in the medical field, as it is most commonly only utilized in severe, chronic cases- when all other treatment methods have been attempted and were unsuccessful. Although the procedure is generally considered extremely safe, it does come with risks, as with all surgeries. Bleeding, swelling, breathing issues, reactions to anesthesia, and infections are all possible and should be monitored for. If the symptoms of the tonsil stones are minor and do not greatly impact the patient, surgery might not outweigh the risks.

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