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What is the definition of Tonsil Stones?
Tonsil stones, also known as tonsilloliths, are calcium deposits that build up in the holes and crevices of the tonsils, which are round, spongy lymph glands on each side of the back of the mouth. Tonsil stones form from mucous, bacteria, or food particles that get trapped in the holes and crevices of the tonsils and begin as soft, white clumps that calcify into stones.
What are the symptoms of Tonsil Stones?
Symptoms of a tonsil stone include soft, white clumps in the tonsil folds, swollen or inflamed tonsils, bad breath, ear pain, sore throat, fever, headache, difficulty swallowing, and pain and swelling on the outside of throat.
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What are the current treatments for Tonsil Stones?
Treatment for tonsil stones can usually be done at home by gently pushing on the tonsil behind the stone with a cotton swab to dislodge the stone or gargling with saltwater. If the tonsil stone cannot be removed at home, at doctor’s visit will be needed where, after numbing your throat, the stone can be manually removed. Antibiotics may also be given to treat inflammation. In cases where tonsil stones regularly recur, a tonsillectomy may be needed.
Who are the top Tonsil Stones Local Doctors?
Yosef Krespi
Elite in Tonsil Stones
Dr. Yosef Krespi
Sleep Medicine | Otolaryngology
Elite in Tonsil Stones
Dr. Yosef Krespi
Sleep Medicine | Otolaryngology

Northwell Health Physician Partners Otolaryngology At East 59th Street

110 East 59th Street, Suite 10A, 
New York, NY 
212-434-4500
Languages Spoken:
English, Hebrew
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Yosef Krespi is an Otolaryngologist and a Sleep Medicine provider in New York, New York. Dr. Krespi is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsil Stones. His top areas of expertise are Tonsil Stones, Familial Deafness, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, and Laryngectomy.

Timothy P. Zajonc
Advanced in Tonsil Stones
Dr. Timothy P. Zajonc
Otolaryngology
Advanced in Tonsil Stones
Dr. Timothy P. Zajonc
Otolaryngology

Ear Nose And Throat Associates, PC

2340 Knob Creek Rd, Suite 704, 
Johnson City, TN 
423-929-9101
Languages Spoken:
English
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. Dr. Zajonc is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsil Stones. His top areas of expertise are Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Perichondritis, and Myringotomy.

 
 
 
 
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Bruce A. Abkes
Advanced in Tonsil Stones
Dr. Bruce A. Abkes
Otolaryngology
Advanced in Tonsil Stones
Dr. Bruce A. Abkes
Otolaryngology

Ear Nose And Throat Associates, PC

2340 Knob Creek Rd, Suite 704, 
Johnson City, TN 
423-929-9101
Languages Spoken:
English
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. Dr. Abkes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsil Stones. His top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, and Osteitis Fibrosa.

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What are the latest Tonsil Stones Clinical Trials?
Post-operative Outcomes of Tonsillectomy With Lateral Pharyngoplasty Versus Tonsillectomy Alone in Children: a Randomized Controlled Trial
Post-operative Outcomes of Tonsillectomy With Lateral Pharyngoplasty Versus Tonsillectomy Alone in Children: a Randomized Controlled Trial
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: September 05, 2025
Intervention Type: Procedure
Study Phase: Not Applicable

Summary: The goal of this treatment study is to determine if doing lateral pharyngoplasty with tonsillectomy is better for children than doing tonsillectomy alone. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Do children experience less pain after surgery when lateral pharyngoplasty is performed with tonsillectomy compared to tonsillectomy alone? * Do children eat/drink better when lateral pharyngoplasty is...

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