I still have memories of being a teenager and randomly coughing up white rocks. At the time, I either spat them out or sometimes swallowed them if I felt them fall from inside my mouth. I definitely ...

If you are among the population of people endlessly fascinated with tonsil stone removal videos, you’ve probably paused one of those videos to asked yourself, “Wait...do I have tonsil stones?” Even I, ...

Tonsil stones are small, whitish chunks most often caused by poor oral hygiene. In some cases, they can be the size of a pebble or even larger. Many people never experience any symptoms of tonsil ...

Water flossers are all the rage, according to social media, where creators are praising the devices for their megawatt smiles. Many claim that a water flosser is a must-have for clean teeth, good ...

Miriam O’Leary, MD, is a board-certified otolaryngologist (ENT) and Chair of Otolaryngology at Tufts Medical Center. Dr. O’Leary is also an associate professor at Tufts University School of Medicine.