White stuff in throat after tonsillectomy / post-op care?

Question

I had my tonsils removed on 7/21.. In the back of my throat, in the holes left by the tonsils, is COVERED in white stuff... (eww).... what is the cause of this and is there a way to remove it? also, what is a good mouth wash to use to rinse the back of the throat? I use distilled water in a syringe and spray it in the back of the throat, but it doesnt get it quite clean enough...

Answer 1

the tissue is healing, white dots are okay. if they told you it was okay to use a mouth rinse, use crest pro health, its like listerine with out the burning alcohol that will hurt your open raw tissue...

Answer 2

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Don't use Listerine or anything w/ alcohol in it, alcohol will dry out ur mouth & promote cavities. Garggle warm salt water it acts like saliva & will help the healing process.