Almond plugs are an unpleasant phenomenon that many of us may have noticed or experienced. These white or yellowish lumps that form in almonds can lead to bad breath, discomfort, and even pain when swallowing.

Plugs are formed from food residues, bacteria and epithelial cells, which can get stuck in the recesses of almonds and harden, forming lumps. In most cases, they do not pose a health hazard, but they can cause bad breath and swallowing problems.

To prevent the formation of almond plugs, you should take proper care of the oral cavity: brush your teeth regularly, use dental floss and wash off additional deposits on the almonds with special means. It is also important to make sure that you do not have chronic inflammation of the tonsils or other oral health problems.

If you often have almond plugs and they cause you discomfort, contact your dentist or an otolaryngologist. In some cases, it may be necessary to remove the tonsils.