|I have this also. I will try and explain what i think it is. See i get them in the back of my mouth on the sides. i have what look like slits and holes where food gets stuck. over the years these slits and holes are increasing in numbers (not a whole lot) but i think these holes are from past cases of perhaps strep throat or other type infections. I use a water pic on very low setting and a flash light. After a while you get used to doing it like once a month or so and you would believe how much stuff comes out.
Regarding having them in your throat, thats something you would need to have looked at as a water pic will not reach that far down.
I am also convinced that if this food is not cleaned out from time to time, it will lead to irratations of the throat and mouth
there also is procedures where they can take a laser and basically burn off excess skin so food will not trap anymore so if the water pic idea doesnt work, then this is an option.
good luck fellow chipmunks