8 Common Signs You May Have Tonsil Stones

(Even If You Can’t See Them)

• Persistent bad breath that doesn’t improve with brushing

• A bad or metallic taste at the back of the throat

• Frequent sore throat or a “stuck” sensation

• White or yellow spots on the tonsils

• Ear discomfort (due to shared nerve pathways)

• Mild, recurring tonsil inflammation

• Small hard lumps occasionally coughed out

• Difficulty swallowing or constant throat clearing