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Saliva aids in digestion, keeps the mouth moist and supports healthy teeth. There are three pairs of major salivary glands under and behind the jaw. These are ...
There is one parotid gland on each side of the face. There are many other salivary glands in the lips, cheeks, mouth and throat. Each makes saliva to help with ...
The pain most often occurs with eating, when the salivary glands have kicked into gear to moisten food. Blocked salivary ducts also can cause infection — ...
Salivary glands. There are three pairs of major salivary glands — parotid, sublingual and submandibular. Each gland has its own tube (duct) leading from ...
Saliva aids in digestion and keeps your mouth moist. You have three pairs of major salivary glands under and behind your jaw — parotid, sublingual and ...
Learn about this rare tumor that forms in the salivary glands. Treatments include surgery and radiation therapy.
With this condition, also known as xerostomia, the salivary glands in the mouth don't make enough saliva to keep the mouth wet.
The purpose of this study is to review the Mayo Clinic cancer registry for patients with metastatic or non-resectable salivary gland tumors, review the ...
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