Credit: Picas Joe from Pexels Your tonsils are oval-shaped pads of tissue in the back of your throat, one on each side. They work as part of your body’s immune system to filter bacteria and viruses. Tonsils also make white blood cells and antibodies to help fight infections. What are tonsil stones? Tonsil stones form from substances like food particles that become lodged in the crevices of your tonsils. People with large tonsils usually have irregularities on the surface, called crypts. When swallowing, food particles, saliva or mucus can get Read More