It is possible to have tonsil stones for an extended period of
time, simply because the condition may be present without
exhibiting much in the way of outward symptoms.
However, if tonsil stones are not addressed, they eventually will
begin to make their presence known, and not in a manner that is
pleasant.
Here are a few examples of the more common symptoms of tonsil
stones that may be present.
Bad breath is one of the indicators that tonsils stones may be
present. This is usually identified as a symptom when the
individual does brush after meals, and even uses mouthwash to
freshen the breath.
Yet, an hour or so later, the foul smell is
back and the mouth has a taste as if brushing and using mouthwash
never took place.
Sore throats are often a factor in the presence of
tonsil stones.
At first, we may feel as if the tonsils are a little raw, however,
the sensation usually graduates to feeling as if we are
experiencing a sore throat that is similar to the way we feel when
we have a cold.
Without treatment, all these symptoms will continue to increase in
severity. Along with experiencing a sore throat, and
dealing with bad breath, there is one other very common symptom
that may be present. This is a sense of there being something extra
around the back of the mouth.
This is because the presence of the tonsil stones is adding to the
mass of the tonsils. This extra mass may lessen the efficiency of
swallowing, which can also be inconvenient.
Some people don't even see the stone at the back of their mouth,
sometimes you can taste or smell the rotten smell from the back of your
throat.