Re: What is the scientific term for food particles stuck in a tonsil fold ?

According to both my personal physician and my dental hygienist, there is
not a generic term for this condition.  I myself call it a "stinking royal
pain in the keester."

The condition, as you undoubtedly know, is evidenced by the formation of
waxy white pellicles at the back of the throat.  These pellicles can be
uncomfortable and very often lead to rather unpleasant halitosis.  

There is no real "cause," but rather a disposition toward them.  Some
people are cursed with what are described as "craggy tonsils."  As the
name suggests, the tonsils have deep folds and pockets around them.  Food
particles become trapped in these areas, forming the familiar white 
deposits.  As more and more material gets packed in, the flesh around it
stretches somewhat to accomodate the mass.  Eventually, the mass gets
large enough that it either extrudes on its own, or the frustrated owner
goes after it with the handle of a toothbrush.

How to get rid of them?  There's only three ways.

1)  Spend the rest of your days fishing them out by hand.  Rather icky.

2)  Have the tonsils removed.  Not recommended.

3)  Talk to your physician about any of various steroidal nasal sprays 
    which can cause contraction of the flesh in the sinuses and throat,
    and reduce the "cragginess" that leads to this condition.

I've been doing '1' for years.  I've been plodding along with '3' for a 
while, and we're starting to eye '2' quite hard!