Tonsil stones in residual tonsillar tissue - water pik solution

by JP
(Napa, CA)

I am a sixty year old female who had my tonsils removed when I was 18. A small amount of tissue remained which was no problem until a couple of years ago. Small pockets starting forming in the residual tonsillar tissue where these "tonsils stones" formed. I first used the end of a dental mirror to push out the debris. I went to see an ENT surgeon who did not recommend surgery. The situation had caused an infection in my throat, as well as an ear ache and pain down my throat. The suggestion from the doctor was water irrigation with 50/50 hydrogen peroxide and water. This cleared up the infection, but I have to continue to rinse these pockets out 1-2 times a week to keep from getting chunks of debris forming (the "tonsil stones"). I use a low setting of 2 out of 10 on my water pik to rinse the pockets. I also use a small magnalite flashlight and magnifying mirror to see what I'm doing. I hate the idea of doing this the rest of my life and plan to see another surgeon.