Perhaps you have heard the term tonsil stones before, perhaps you have this problem or are totally alien to it. These resemble white or yellow balls that come out of the back of your throat. If you’ve had them you will know that they are very distinct in appearance and in their odor. They have a very foul smell, often described as sulfuric, and a bad and bitter taste as well.
Let’s consider why they could be a source of your bad breath. Because of their strong foul odor it is very easy for the smell to come out of the mouth when the stones are still lodged in the back of the throat. Also, the sulfur like odor is very distinct as is the case with bad breath.
If you are wondering what tonsil stones are made of they are a combination of:
· Dead white blood cells
· Oral bacteria
· Overactive salivary glands
· Mucus secretions
· Post nasal drip
· Residue from food
As you can see they are made of the same things that cause bad breath. So definitely take this as a consideration for a possible factor for your bad breath or halitosis. The good thing is tonsil stones are easily treated and there are solutions available.
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