If you’ve always felt like something is stuck in your throat and have bad breath that won’t go away no matter what you do, you may just have tonsil stones. These stones form in the deep pockets of the tonsils when food particles, dead white blood cells, bacteria, and mucus build up.

Though 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 lead to 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 gained 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 slightly tilt the head back and bubble the liquid in the 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 for gargling:

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 carry out this act. There are many medications available in liquid form that are used especially for gargling. Be careful not to swallow the liquid. There are numerous studies being done across the country that have shown the effectiveness 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 traditionally used to treat sore throats. But when performed by patients with tonsil stones, it helps dislodge the hardened lumps in the throat due to the continued redness of the area. Gargling with medicinal substances is an added benefit as it helps prevent infection. 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 passed, as it helps correct the underlying causes and prevents bad breath and the formation of new stones.