If you’ve always felt like you have something stuck in your throat and suffer from bad breath that won’t go away no matter what you do, you may just be suffering from tonsil stones. These stones form in the deep pockets of the tonsils when food particles, dead white blood cells, bacteria, and mucus accumulate.
Although considered harmless, getting rid of tonsilloliths is important if you’re probably tired of the embarrassment of bad breath. It is always advisable to adopt natural treatment modes, as they are safe and do not cause other complications. There are a number of simple natural remedies for tonsilloliths that can help you get rid of the problem.
Personally, I would consider gargling as a very effective remedy to get rid of tonsil stones. Millions of people have tried this method and have gotten tremendous relief from their complaints. Although extremely popular in Asian countries, especially India, this natural remedy has yet to catch on in the West.
How to gargle:
One should tilt their head back slightly and bubble the liquid in their mouth for at least 45 seconds. Drop your head down and spit out the liquid. The process, when done repeatedly, will help get rid of tonsil stones. It also helps provide you with fresher breath.
Substances that can be used to gargle:
There are many natural substances with medicinal properties that can be used as a gargle. Mouthwash, table salt, cayenne pepper, hydrogen peroxide, grapefruit extract, zingiber officinalis, lemon, and apple cider vinegar are commonly used to perform this act. There are many medicines available in liquid form that are used especially as a gargle. Be careful not to swallow the liquid. There are numerous studies being conducted across the country that have shown the efficacy of gargling. You can implement this method in your daily routine to get rid of tonsil stones.
How do gargles help treat tonsil stones?
Gargling has always been used traditionally to treat sore throats. But when performed by patients with tonsil stones, it helps to dislodge hardened lumps from the throat due to continued redness in the area. Gargling with medicinal substances is an added benefit as it helps prevent infections. One important thing to remember is that gargling must be done regularly over a period of time to be effective in washing away the stones.
Prevention is better than cure, so maintain good oral hygiene even after the stone has been dislodged, as it helps correct the underlying causes and prevents bad breath and new stone formation.
