On top of causing persistent bad breath, having tonsil stones may cause chronic sore throats and ear pain. Here’s what doctor ...

While tonsil stones are generally harmless, they may occasionally cause discomfort such as a sore throat, feeling like there is something stuck in the throat, dry mouth, and bad breath (halitosis).

What’s going on? Many things can cause bad breath, but one of the sneakiest culprits is something called tonsil stones. Studies show that 40 percent of people have had tonsil stones at some ...