A second surgical procedure that is used to get rid of tonsil stones is known as laser cryptolysis. This is done when your doctor burns your tonsils with a laser. This burn will cause the tonsils to build up scar tissue in the area where the stones are formed. This scarring will then close up the holes, thereby taking away the most common location that stones are found. Even though it is considered to be a much safer procedure than a complete tonsillectomy, it is still a surgical process, so you will need to make sure to discuss this thoroughly with your doctor if it is something that you are considering.