Just as tonsil stones pose no real health threats, you need not seek medical attention to get rid of these annoying little globs. In fact, there are a couple of things you can do right at your very own home. Simply choose a natural remedy for tonsil stones that fits you best.
Gargling, gargling, gargling
Simple, yet effective, gargling with salt water is great to alleviate the discomfort and even the pain, if any, caused by those nasty little stones. Do this after every meal to get rid of the stones and any food particles that may have been left behind as well. That is one of the causes of the formation, after all. Or you can try gargling with a mouthwash that has no alcohol or sugar in it. Gargling is a great way to get rid of any small calcium deposits that may be on the outer part of your tonsils before the even get to grow.
Dislodging the little critters
Another natural remedy for tonsil stones is to actually take them out yourselves by dislodging them with either a popsicle stick, a toothbrush, a cotton swab, or even your own finger. Once you have your “tool” of choice, simply press on the bottom part of your tonsils and push in an upward motion. The pressure applied should be enough to get the stone to pop right out and fall into your mouth.
Medicine dropper without the medicine
A medicine dropper can also e used, not to dislodge them, but to suck them out. As long as the stone is small enough, then the suction from the dropper should be strong enough.
Good old water therapy
Drinking a lot of water really will do wonders. Drinking water is the perfect way to keep you hydrated and to keep your throat and tonsils from going dry. Which in return helps get rid of those unwanted stones, and it also helps prevent their formation to begin with.
Back to basics
Actually, it all really boils down to your basic oral hygiene. If you want to get rid of tonsil stones, your main focus should e cleanliness. The mouth, after all, is the dirtiest part of the body. So it is only natural that it is the part that needs the most cleaning. Be sure to brush thoroughly after every meal as much as possible, floss after, and follow up with mouthwash to keep bacteria from forming.
