The formation of tonsil stones is related to long-term recurrent tonsil inflammation, as well as the blockage of the tonsil crypts and the retention of food debris, in addition to age and poor oral hygiene.
1. Inflammation of tonsils: especially chronic inflammation of tonsils, due to long-term congestion of the mucosa of tonsils, edema, and even adhesion with the surrounding tissues, the shedding of necrotic cells and the mucus in the tonsils, mixed, deposition, gradual hardening of tonsil stones will be formed.
2. Hidden fossa mouth blockage: mainly associated with the presence of food debris and secretions in the oral cavity in the hidden fossa mouth deposition, resulting in hidden fossa mouth is blocked, the prolonged presence of tonsil stones can be formed.
3. Age: with the growth of age, the patient’s tonsil degeneration and aging, its surface becomes rough, food debris, secretions, etc. are more likely to remain and form tonsil stones.
4. Poor oral hygiene habits: not form the habit of rinsing the mouth after meals, there are more food residues in the mouth after eating, it will be easier to form tonsil stones in the tonsil fossa.
Tonsil stones may also be other reasons, please go to the hospital in time, complete the examination, in order to clarify the condition, the professional physician for the condition of the relevant treatment or treatment.