Here’s What You Need to Know About Tonsil Stones — The Weird, Pimple-Like Growths in Your Throat

Why Do Some People Get Tonsil Stones?

Tonsil stones are more common in people who:

    • Have deep tonsil crypts
    • Experience chronic tonsillitis or frequent throat infections
    • Have poor oral hygiene
    • Breathe through their mouth, especially during sleep (which dries out the mouth)
    • Suffer from post-nasal drip

The structure of your tonsils plays a huge role — some people simply have more crevices and folds than others, making it easier for debris to get trapped.