What are the treatments for tonsil stones?

The main treatments for tonsil stones are general treatment, medication, surgery and other treatments. 1. General treatment. Eat a light diet, avoid spicy and stimulating food, keep your mouth clean, brush your teeth regularly and rinse your mouth after meals, you can use mild mouthwash or light salt water to rinse your mouth. 2. Medication. Generally do not need medication, but stones cause infection can use chlorhexidine gargle. Antibiotics such as amoxicillin clavulanate potassium, cefuroxime and other treatment. 3. Other treatments. You can use cotton swabs, spatulas, etc. to gently get the stones out, or use an oral irrigator to rinse the stones with a stream of water until they are loosened and discharged, or you can use a negative pressure suction device to suction them out. 4. Surgery. For stubborn stones or stones of large size, surgical treatment such as tonsillectomy or incision lithotripsy can be used. Diagnosed tonsil stones, specific treatment should be carried out in accordance with the requirements of the doctor, the use of medication should be careful medical advice.