How to remove tonsil stones you can't see?

Gargle with warm salt water, use a water flosser on gentle mode, or apply diluted apple cider vinegar. If deep, consult an ENT for safe removal or laser cryptolysis. Avoid high-pressure sprays or poking blindly to prevent injury.

ENT perspective: hidden stones may require endoscopic examination and micro-instrument removal. Use antiseptic mouthwash and maintain oral hygiene to prevent recurrence. Seek medical help if bleeding or swelling occurs.

I've had this problem, and the salt water gargle is great, but I found that carbonated, sugar-free drinks (like plain club soda) were also surprisingly effective. The mild carbonic acid and bubbling action might help to break down the biofilm/stones without the harshness of high pressure. Just swish and gargle with it like mouthwash. Another trick is using a long cotton swab or the blunt end of a plastic spoon. After a warm shower (which relaxes the throat muscles), gently apply pressure to the area of the tonsil right next to the crypt where you suspect the stone is hiding. Sometimes, gentle pressure will express the stone to the surface. Again, be gentle and stop if you feel pain!

Ugh, tonsil stones (tonsilloliths) are the worst because of the bad breath they cause! If you can't see them, they're likely either deep in the tonsillar crypts or quite small, but still there. Please, do not use sharp objects like toothpicks. You can seriously injure your tonsils and cause a bad infection. Here are the two safest and most effective methods for deep, invisible stones: 1. Salt Water Gargle: This is the cheapest and best first step. Gargle vigorously with warm salt water (about half a teaspoon of salt in a cup of warm water). The salt helps to dislodge the stones and the gargling action can work them out of the deep crevices. Do this a few times a day, especially after eating. 2. Oral Irrigator (Water Flosser) on Low: If you have one for your teeth, you can use a water flosser on its absolute lowest setting to gently spray the areas around your tonsils. Be extremely careful! You are just trying to use the gentle jet of water to flush the stones out of the crypts. Do not point it directly at your tonsils with high pressure. If the problem is severe or chronic, you should definitely talk to an ENT doctor (Otolaryngologist). They can examine your tonsils and suggest medical procedures if necessary.