What are Tonsil Stones
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
1. Tonsils
There are three main types of tonsils. Two of these (palatine and lingual) are found in the mouth and the third is found in the nasal passage (adenoids). In this article, we will refer to the palatine tonsils.
The palatal tonsils are bundles of lymphoid tissue that are found at the back of the throat. They are part of the immune system, and as such they play a role as the first line of defense against pathogens that enter through the oropharynx (mouth or nose). We don’t usually notice that our tonsils are there at all, except on rare occasions when they become inflamed, causing tonsillitis. Also, they may develop tonsil stones occasionally, which can cause some mild discomfort.
