Tonsil stones: what they are and how they form explained in 3D Tonsil stones, or tonsilloliths, are small, hard formations that develop in the crypts (lacunae) of the palatine tonsils. They are made of food particles, dead cells, bacteria, and other debris that accumulate and eventually calcify, creating solid white or yellowish deposits. Explore tonsil stone formation and removal in stunning 3D detail with VOKA 3D Anatomy & Pathology! 👇 Ever experienced tonsil stones? Let us know in the commen

I’ve been seeing patients with tonsil stones a lot lately. One patient actually developed a chronic abscess in the tonsil because of impacted tonsil stones. They’re more common than you think. Let’s talk about it… Tonsil stones, or tonsilloliths, are small, balls of yuckiness that form in the crevices of your tonsils. They’re made up of trapped debris like food particles, dead cells, and bacteria that can harden over time. 💡 Common Signs You Might Have Them: • Bad breath that doesn’t go away •