Tonsillitis is a particularly rich reservoir of volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs). These organic molecules are precisely responsible for this characteristic odor reminiscent of putrefaction or spoiled eggs. Conventional dental hygiene, even rigorous, is generally insufficient to completely eliminate this problem, because these pathological formations are deeply anchored in the lymphoid structures.
This situation is similar to using air freshener to mask an unpleasant organic odor: the effect is temporary and does not address the real source of the odor problem.
Multifactorial Etiology of Tonsillar Stones
Several predisposing factors have been identified in the specialized medical literature:
Poor oral hygiene: The progressive accumulation of food residues promotes bacterial proliferation and the subsequent formation of pathological deposits.
Cryptic tonsillar anatomy: Some patients have a particular anatomical configuration with more anfractuous tonsils, creating more areas of potential retention.
Chronic xerostomia: Insufficient salivary production compromises the natural self-cleaning mechanism of the oropharyngeal cavity.
Pro-inflammatory diet: Excessive consumption of processed dairy products or foods with a high glycemic index can promote the development of local bacterial dysbiosis.
Natural Therapeutic Strategies: Elimination and Prevention
Fortunately, several non-invasive approaches can effectively eliminate these unwanted formations and prevent their recurrence:
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