Naturally, when I first discovered that I had tonsil stones, I frantically began searching for a tonsil stones cure. It was interesting how many approaches I uncovered! Some of the treatments were so strange, that I began questioning if I was ever going to get rid of them!

It is important to understand exactly what the stones are, and how they form, in order to grasp some of the treatment options.

Tonsilloliths is the correct medical term for a combination of calcified mucous, dead white blood cells, and sulfur causing bacteria.

If you think that sounds disgusting, you're right!

They form in the crevasses of the tonsils, and can grow up to 1/2 inch in length. Generally, they range in color from off white to yellow.

During the early stages of growth, they can be almost impossible to detect. Also, many people remain symptom free during the beginning of the growth cycle.

This is unfortunate, because at that stage, tonsilloliths are relatively easy to get rid of. So, it becomes kind of a "Catch 22", the stones are very difficult to detect, but relatively easy to remove.

For example, a tonsil stones cure when the stones are very small, can be as basic as simply gargling with salt water.

Also, some people experience success by gargling with club soda. Unfortunately, few people are aware that they should perform these actions in the early stages.

As they become somewhat larger, a few lucky individuals may actually lose them during a coughing spell. They shouldn't depend on that happening, though.

When they are relatively large, and quite visible, they can be removed using a sterile Q-Tip. The process consists of gently getting beneath the stone with the tip, and pushing it forward.

Some people believe that the only tonsil stones cure, is to have the tonsils removed. However, natural remedies exist that may make surgery unnecessary.