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What Causes White Spots On Tonsils And Hurting At Back Of Tongue?

I have had a white spot on my tonsil for 2 months (that's when i noticed it- probably been there longer) Today i scaped it off. Noticing one forming on my other tonsil. Just found out i have four cracked teeth and my mouth is in pain from clenching all the time. I can not afford the crowns. I do have health ins however and go to the doc. soon for a referral for an ent. i smoked for 20 years. I am female, 37 years old. I am so afraid i have throat or tonsil cancer. My tounge in the back recently starting hurtingPlease advise.
Mon, 28 Sep 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.

As per your complain and presentation of symptoms white spots on tonsils that can be scraped off are Tonsil stones or tonsilloliths and are not harmful or cancerous and are formed by calcification of food debris and dust over the Tonsil crypts..
For tonsil stones removal with a q-tip followed by maintaining a good hygiene that is doing warm saline gargles, gargle with water after meals and limit the intake of dairy products as they contain high calcium will reduce the frequency of formation of Tonsil stones..

As far as broken teeth due to clenching habit is concerned consult a dentist and get evaluated and for clenching habit he can advise you to wear Mouth guard as well as advise you muscle relaxant and painkillers for relief from pain..
If there is stress causing clenching habit anti-anxiety medication like lorazepam can help..

Broken teeth can be treated by Root canal treatment or extraction.
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What Causes White Spots On Tonsils And Hurting At Back Of Tongue?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern. As per your complain and presentation of symptoms white spots on tonsils that can be scraped off are Tonsil stones or tonsilloliths and are not harmful or cancerous and are formed by calcification of food debris and dust over the Tonsil crypts.. For tonsil stones removal with a q-tip followed by maintaining a good hygiene that is doing warm saline gargles, gargle with water after meals and limit the intake of dairy products as they contain high calcium will reduce the frequency of formation of Tonsil stones.. As far as broken teeth due to clenching habit is concerned consult a dentist and get evaluated and for clenching habit he can advise you to wear Mouth guard as well as advise you muscle relaxant and painkillers for relief from pain.. If there is stress causing clenching habit anti-anxiety medication like lorazepam can help.. Broken teeth can be treated by Root canal treatment or extraction.