Although tonsil stones are not very closely associated with the tonsils and there is no possibility of bleeding, patients are not advised to pick them out themselves.
Tonsil stones are formed by the accumulation of secretions from the tonsil crypts over time. Patients picking them off themselves cannot guarantee professionalism of the technique and may lead to recurrence if they do not clean them out themselves. In addition, due to the restricted vision, it is inconvenient for the patient to aim the tool at the tonsillar fossa. If the tool for removing the stone falls in the pharynx, esophagus or trachea, it will cause foreign body in the pharynx, esophagus or trachea, and even affect breathing and endanger life, which is an act that is more than worth the loss.
Combined with the above factors, patients with tonsil stones should go to an ear, nose and throat specialist for treatment, and usually develop good habits to clean the mouth in time and rinse after meals to prevent disease invasion.