Wash your hands thoroughly before touching your mouth
Use a bright light and a mirror
Relax your throat and breathe through your nose
Gargle with warm salt water first
Try coughing gently to dislodge the stone
Use a water flosser on the lowest setting
Use a cotton swab to press gently around the stone
Avoid touching the back of your tongue
Tilt your head forward to reduce gagging
Remove stones after a warm shower when the throat is relaxed
Use a tongue depressor only if you can tolerate it
Stop immediately if you feel pain or bleeding
Do not use sharp objects
Rinse your mouth after removal
Brush your teeth and tongue regularly
Gargle daily to help prevent new stones
See a dentist or ENT if stones are large, frequent, or hard to remove