Understanding what constitutes tonsil stones answers the
question of why do tonsil stones smell and why they develop in
the first place. Technically referred to as tonsilloliths,
tonsil stones often occur in adults who still have their
tonsils. man-smelling-bad-breathAlthough they do not cause
serious illness or harm to a person, tonsil stones are
embarrassing and aggravating because of their ability to
generate severe bad breath that is resistant to mouthwashes,
oral rinses and other breath fresheners. Depending on where they
are embedded in tonsil crevices called “tonsillar crypts”,
stones may irritate throat tissue enough to induce sore throat
or “lumpy” throat. Additionally, tonsillolith location may also
provoke inner ear pain because the tonsils and ears share a
complex network of nerves regulating smell, taste and sensation.
The 5 Basic Ingredients of Tonsil Stones  1. Food
particles—improper brushing and flossing allows food particles
to remain in the mouth where they become a primary food source
for