Throat stones form when trapped debris of dead cells and mucus becomes calcified. This tends to occur most often in people who suffer from chronic inflammation in their tonsils or recurring tonsillitis. Throat stones are very likely caused by a combination of dead white blood cells, overactive salivary glands, oral bacteria, mucous secretions, including postnasal drip and residue from food.
The result of all the secretions, mucous and bacteria leads to the development of what look like white or yellow balls in the tonsils. As you can see having this condition should NOT be a cause for alarm. It is common for people to become afraid that this is a sign of a severe illness such as cancer or a severe infection.
This is a very common problem that affects people of all ages so remember that you are NOT ALONE. There are several ways to prevent and manage this problem. If you aren't sure whether you have this problem simply check with your doctor or dentist.
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