When to See a Doctor
- Stones larger than 5–6 mm or very painful
- Bleeding when trying to remove them
- One-sided tonsil enlargement that doesn’t go away (rarely can mask cancer)
- Recurrent infections → discuss tonsillectomy (very effective permanent fix)
Quick Comparison
| Method | Stops bad breath | Removes existing stones | Prevents new ones | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mouthwash only | Temporarily | No | Poor | $$ |
| Water flosser + salt | Yes | Yes | Excellent | $ |
| ENT laser cryptolysis | Yes | Yes | Permanent | $$$$ |
| Tonsillectomy | Yes | Yes | 100 % | $$$$ |
Most people who start the simple salt-water + water-flosser routine never see another stone again — and their partners thank them the very next morning.
You’re not gross — you just have cryptic tonsils!
Try the nightly gargle tonight and you’ll probably cough up the last one within a week
