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Tonsil stone
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I have noticed that sometimes I spit small white substance which smell awful. How do I get rid of them?
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Greetings , for your condition you need to maintain a very good oral hygiene
You can brush twice daily
Use hexidine mouth wash and warm water gargle add pinch of salt to water,
Avoid cold and sugary stuff for some days untill your condition gets improved
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- Maintain good oral hygiene
- Brush your teeth and clean your tongue twice daily
- Warm saline gargles followed by betadine gargles three times a day ( preferably after breakfast lunch and dinner)
- Avoid cold water, cold beverages, sugary food for few days
Next Steps
- Consult ENT if you have chronic tonsillitis
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The bad smell which comes could be due to various underlying reasons. It could either be because of inadequate oral hygiene which includes tartar build up around teeth or cavities or any other gum issues. This could also arise from other problems like any ENT issues, any gastric troubles, conditions like diabetes etc. Kindly visit a dentist to rule out the possible cause.
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Good maintenance of oral hygiene which includes brushing twice, flossing twice and use of a mouthwash. Also focus on keep your tongue clean.
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