tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52640942666781333142024-02-08T01:53:58.052-08:00Tonsil Stones HelpTonsil Stones Survivorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03580493497471397878noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264094266678133314.post-66858647931292431842014-02-18T09:27:00.002-08:002016-04-19T06:04:48.232-07:00More Video PostedJust thought I'd update everyone on another video I've posted over on YouTube about tonsil stones and bad breath. Those who have tonsil stones suffer from what is arguably the worst bad breath a human being can have, all as the result of anaerobic bacteria that love the oxygen-poor environment of the tonsils. As they feed on the squamous tonsils tissue, these bacteria release byproducts in the form of smelly sulfur compounds. As the following video explains, that's what causes the bad breath:<br />
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Watch the original video on YouTube: <a href="https://youtu.be/x4DZCbqWgJc">https://youtu.be/x4DZCbqWgJc</a>Tonsil Stones Survivorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03580493497471397878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264094266678133314.post-74765293998771180232014-02-10T08:19:00.002-08:002014-02-10T08:20:04.745-08:00New Beginnings for Tonsil Stones HelpHello, everyone! It's been quite a while since I updated this blog and you'll probably notice I've done some housekeeping. Cleaned up some old broken links and decided on a new direction that includes posting some live hangouts for those who need help with their tonsil stones. I've already done two hangouts about tonsil stones and I'm embedding the recording and links below for those of you who may find them helpful. Starting out first with <a href="http://youtu.be/krZ1RdO0oZo" target="_blank">what causes tonsil stones</a>:<br />
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<iframe frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/krZ1RdO0oZo" width="420"></iframe>Tonsil Stones Survivorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03580493497471397878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264094266678133314.post-85811357012563769262011-04-03T16:07:00.001-07:002014-02-10T08:08:52.728-08:00What Are Those White Spots on My Tonsils?<div class="posterous_autopost">
Tonsil stones can easily look like white spots on the tonsils. They form in small pocket-like structures in the tonsils called tonsillar crypts. The pockets collect bacteria, dead cells, food particles and mucus caused by post nasal drip. Because they're usually white, off-white, or yellow-white in color, people who have tonsil stones frequently complain of white spots on their tonsils, especially as the stones grow larger and protrude from the tonsils. Doctors estimate about six percent or more of the general population suffers from tonsil stones at some point.</div>
Tonsil Stones Survivorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03580493497471397878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264094266678133314.post-86931222561664950062011-04-01T08:56:00.001-07:002014-02-09T08:28:37.202-08:00More Bad Breath and Tonsil Stones Resources<div class="posterous_autopost">
Just keeping you up-to-date on additional resources we've been finding with respect to tonsil stones, bad breath, morning breath and related bad breath/bad taste issues.<br />
As most of you already know, bad breath comes in two basic flavors: situational bad breath and chronic bad breath. Situational bad breath happens on a case-by-case basis as the result of food or drink (thin garlic, onions and other bad breath foods). Chronic bad breath is bad breath on steroids and usually requires a simple but strict treatment regimen to see improvement. <br />
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<b><span style="font-weight: normal;">Of course, bad breath that results from tonsil stones can be one of the most offensive kinds of bad breath. Tonsil stones, too, can be conquered<b> </b></span></b><span style="font-weight: normal;">and the purpose of this blog is to help with that.</span><b><span style="font-weight: normal;"></span><br /> </b></div>
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Tonsil Stones Survivorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03580493497471397878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264094266678133314.post-15979934631198983342011-03-14T09:04:00.001-07:002014-02-09T08:38:43.561-08:00Bad Breath and Tonsil Stones: News You Can Use<div class="posterous_autopost">
We've found some new bad breath and tonsil stones resources that we think are definitely worth a closer look if you suffer from these common problems.<br />
Let's start off by taking a closer at the type of bad breath you have. Sometimes it's situational and caused by something we eat or drink - think garlic, onions or too much coffee - and sometimes it's chronic, where the culprits are usually anaerobic bacteria that live beneath the surface of the tongue. Click on the following link to learn more about your type of bad breath.<br />
Even if you've identified your type of bad breath, you still need to know what kind of oral hygiene regimen can eliminate the problem. Finally, those of you who have chronic bad breath may actually be suffering from tonsil stones, calcified collections of dead bacteria, mucous and food particles that lodge in the tonsil crypts and often look like white spots on tonsils. Remove tonsil stones using a WaterPik or other oral irrigator. Okay, all for now. Watch for additional updates soon...<br />
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Tonsil Stones Survivorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03580493497471397878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264094266678133314.post-1119885321768013332011-02-19T05:39:00.001-08:002014-02-09T08:30:45.670-08:00Check Your Oral Hygiene Habits If You Have Bad Breath<div class="posterous_autopost">
If you’re one of the millions of people who suffer from bad breath, a good place to start addressing the issue is a look at your oral hygiene habits. Bad breath occurs when anaerobic bacteria begin to feed on food particles left behind in the mouth after eating. The bacteria produce volatile sulfur compounds as part of their metabolic processes and these compounds smell like old socks or rotting eggs.<br />
To combat this problem, make sure you thoroughly brush your teeth, your tongue, the inside of your cheeks and the roof of your mouth after eating. Follow up by flossing between your teeth and then using an oxygenating oral rinse that makes it more difficult for anaerobic bacteria to multiply and thrive. If after all this your problem persists, consult a dentist or ENT for signs of gum disease, tooth decay or tonsil stones.</div>
Tonsil Stones Survivorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03580493497471397878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264094266678133314.post-28168993156118675792011-02-16T07:36:00.001-08:002014-02-10T08:05:30.728-08:00As Tonsillectomies Decline, Tonsil Stones Increase<div class="posterous_autopost">
Tonsillectomies in this country have fallen to roughly 600,000 procedures annually, down from several million each year in the operation’s most popular era. Because the total number of tonsillectomies is down, many more people still have their tonsils than in the past. As a result, tonsil stones are much more common today than they once were. Many people who suffer from tonsil stones, especially adults, now see surgery as their only option. But is it?</div>
Tonsil Stones Survivorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03580493497471397878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264094266678133314.post-26122318942122382302011-02-15T08:06:00.001-08:002014-02-09T08:34:16.718-08:00Dry Mouth and Morning Breath - What's the Connection?<div class="posterous_autopost">
There's a definite connection between dry mouth and morning breath, a type of bad breath almost all of us have experienced. Dry mouth happens when too little saliva is produced. Saliva is rich in oxygen, so a good flow of saliva introduces plenty of oxygen into the oral cavity, and this is exactly what anaerobic micro-organisms don’t like. Given the presence of enough oxygen, these micro-organisms don’t multiply as quickly and this diminishes or even eliminates chronic halitosis in many instances. So rinse your mouth frequently with lots of water and try an oxygenating rinse made especially for the purpose of suppressing anaerobic bacteria.<br />
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Tonsil Stones Survivorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03580493497471397878noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264094266678133314.post-90051490663014796792011-01-27T13:01:00.001-08:002014-02-09T08:36:40.960-08:00What Kind Of Bad Breath Do You Have?<div class="posterous_autopost">
Chronic bad breath is caused by anaerobic microbes that live mainly on the surface or just beneath the surface of the tongue. Anaerobic bacteria love an oxygen-poor environment and this is just the type of living space the tongue provides.<br />
These bacteria feed on food particles, sinus drainage and post-nasal drip, producing volatile sulfur compounds like hydrogen sulfide and methyl mercaptan as metabolic waste. It is these compounds that smell of rotten eggs or old, unwashed socks...<br />
By the way, the same micro-organisms that cause chronic bad breath can also cause or exacerbate other oral hygiene problems and diseases. One example is gingivitis, or gum disease. Another is tonsil stones, which are caused by an accumulation of sulfur-producing bacteria and debris that become lodged in the tonsils. This debris, which can include mucous from post nasal drip, rots in the back of the oral cavity and becomes trapped in the tonsil crypts to form tiny, stone-like objects that are usually white in color.</div>
Tonsil Stones Survivorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03580493497471397878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264094266678133314.post-20366980478071788072009-07-17T18:34:00.000-07:002014-02-09T08:39:49.722-08:00Tonsil Stones - Is A Tonsillectomy My Only Option?Tonsil stones are an issue for millions of Americans, causing them to rank amongst the nation's most widespread oral care issues. Also known as tonsilloliths, a Greek word that translates to tonsil stones, these hard off-white or yellow-white objects are found in small pockets in the tonsils called tonsil crypts. Tonsil stones occur when microbes, mucous, food and other oral debris accumulate in the tonsil crypts, where they are the cause of notoriously bad breath.<br />
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In addition to halitosis, tonsil stones commonly cause the very irritating feeling of something foreign being caught in the back of the mouth. Many who suffer from tonsil stones are so troubled by these unwanted indications that they consider the extreme move of permitting their tonsils to be taken out in an operation called a tonsillectomy.<br />
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A tonsillectomy was once quite a common operation, particularly during the 1950s and 1960s, when children frequently had their tonsils taken out. Today, America's doctors perform about 600,000 tonsillectomies annually. Because the total number of tonsillectomies has declined, many more people still have their tonsils than in the past. As a result, tonsil stones are more prevalent today than they once were.<br />
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Although a tonsillectomy will eliminate the bad breath and discomfort associated with tonsil stones, virtually all medical experts consider this operation to be a much too radical solution to the dilemma of tonsil stones. This is especially true for adults pondering the procedure. As we age, the risk of unintended complications from surgery, even from relatively minor procedures, rises significantly.<br />
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Fortunately, surgery is seldom indicated and treating tonsil stones without a tonsillectomy is easy. Those afflicted with tonsil stones can usually remove the stones by themselves through coughing, massaging the throat, or by using a cotton swab or oral irrigation tool like a Waterpik. Occasionally, however, a pronounced gag reflex may necessitate a visit to the dentist<br />
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If natural methods don't seem to help, consider the use of an oxygenating rinse and nasal sinus drops. These will combat the accumulation of oral bacteria and mucous in the tonsils and help prevent the recurrence of tonsil stones.Tonsil Stones Survivorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03580493497471397878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264094266678133314.post-68650911374976294792009-07-15T16:07:00.000-07:002014-02-09T08:37:55.239-08:00Tonsil Stones - Why Do They Smell?Tonsil Stones - Why Do They Smell?<br />
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Tonsil stones smell, something you've almost certainly noticed if you've ever coughed up a stone or accidentally bit down on one. But why do they smell?<br />
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According to Dr. Harold Katz, founder of the California Breath Clinics and an expert on bad breath, tonsil stones smell because of anaerobic bacteria that thrive in oxygen-poor environments.<br />
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Together with food particles and mucous from post-nasal drip, these bacteria collect in pockets in the tonsils called tonsil crypts. The putrifying odor comes from volatile sulfur compounds produced by the bacteria.<br />
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Bad breath produced by tonsil stones is some of the the toughest bad breath, says Katz, who recommends nasal sinus drops and oxygenating sprays and rinses as a way of combatting the problem. The sprays and rinses kill the anaerobic bacteria, while the sinus drops eliminate the mucous that is a key component in the formation of tonsil stones.Tonsil Stones Survivorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03580493497471397878noreply@blogger.com0