Cotton swabs Toothbrush A mirror Flashlight, flashlight app, or lamp that you can direct. Running water.

If you touch something like the sink or counter with your swab, trade it for a new one.

Be very gentle, as bleeding may occur. Although a little bit of bleeding is normal, try as much as you can to minimize the bleeding. Cuts and wounds can get infected by the same bacteria in your mouth that cause tonsil stones. Rinse if bleeding occurs, and brush your teeth and tongue as soon as it stops.

If the stones still won’t come out, you can try gargling with mouthwash for a few days and then trying again. If that doesn’t work, you may want to try using an oral irrigator. If this doesn’t work, you can increase the stream a little. Keep in mind that some people have a strong gag reflex and will not tolerate poking.

Test it out briefly on your tonsils before you buy it—if the spray is too strong, and hurts in any way, don’t use it to get out your stones. [4] X Research source

Repeat steps for each visible tonsil stone. Remember to be gentle as you pressurize the stones away with the water.

Make sure to use an alcohol-free mouthwash.

Oxygenating mouthwashes are very strong, however, and therefore should only be used once or twice per week to avoid overuse. Supplement your natural mouthwash regimen with oxygenating mouthwash.

If your doctor is concerned about your medical history, age, or other factors, they may advise you to go another route. Keep in mind that a tonsillectomy would only be recommended for someone with recurrent or very stubborn or complicated tonsil stones. You can also ask your doctor about removing your tonsil stones. Your doctor may be able to remove them using special irrigation equipment.