Ear, Nose & Throat insights from Mike Dilkes, expert in ENT laser surgery

Large sore tonsils cause tonsillitis, snoring and bad breath. But the NHS won't treat them.

Laser tonsillectomy under local anaesthetic may still leave tonsil stones needing a second procedure

Very large tonsils need laser tonsillectomy under general anaesthetic using an operating microscope

Tonsil stones form in crypts and holes in the tonsil. Here is one that is beginning to form.

Before and after laser turbinoplasty under local anaesthetic for blocked nose

Tonsil stones form in holes in the tonsils They cause sore throats, bad taste and bad breath.

Blocked nose treatment under local anaesthetic in clinic

Small tonsils can still have disease and tonsil stones