What Are the Symptoms of Tonsilloliths?
It is possible to have tonsilloliths for an extended period of time, simply because the condition may be present without exhibiting much in the way of outward symptoms. However, if not addressed, they eventually will begin to make their presence known, and not in a manner that is pleasant. Here are a few examples of the more common symptoms of tonsilloliths that may be present. Bad breath is one of the indicators that tonsilloliths may be present. This is usually identified as a symptom when the individual does brush after meals, and even uses mouthwash to freshen the breath. Yet, an hour or so later, the foul smell is back and the mouth has a taste as if brushing and using mouthwash never took place. Since this tends to start out as a minor inconvenience, most of us tend to pop a breath mint and get on with life. But as the tonsilloliths continue to develop, the foul odor continues to strengthen and eventually we realize that something is going on outside the norm. The development of
