Gently gargle warm salt water
Use a non-alcoholic mouthwash
Cough forcefully a few times
Try a water flosser on the lowest setting
Use a cotton swab to gently press around the tonsil area
Use a clean finger with a finger cot or glove to gently check the tonsil surface
Shine a bright light and use a mirror to inspect the tonsils
Open your mouth wide and say “ah” to expose the tonsils
Try swallowing hard several times
Eat crunchy foods to help dislodge debris
Stay well hydrated
Maintain regular brushing and tongue cleaning
See an ENT doctor if stones keep coming back or you cannot remove them safely
