Causes of Tonsil Stones
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
4. Biofilm
If you have tonsil stones, then you would probably want to have them removed. This can often be done at home with a toothbrush and other equipment, although professional assistance may be needed in the more severe cases. The name “tonsil stones” suggests that they are a type of stone, and it is easy to see why considering their appearance and texture.
They are not stones at all, however, and are in fact a type of living biofilm. They even breathe the oxygen that is in our mouths. They are still quite harmless, though, unless they grow too large and start causing other complications.
