Question 1

can more than one salivary gland be blocked at once. i have a lump on my cheek upper molars and a lump inside right side of tongue. inside and it smal?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You have many salivary glands, some are very small and not normally palpable. Several can get enlarged at the same time.

Question 2

can chronic dry mouth cause blocked salivary glands and other mouth issues?

Accepted Answer

Dry mouth: I would expect that blocked salivary glands would be the cause of dry mouth better than the other way around. You should see a dentist to evaluate the patency of both your sublingual and parotid salivary glands. In the meantime use biotene or some other product to enhance and helpbto eliminate dry mouth.

Question 3

where are your salivary gland opening under your tongue?

Accepted Answer

Wharton's Duct: On either side of the lingual frenum, the skin that looks like a vertical wall under your tongue.

Question 4

vibrating/ticklish feeling on my salivary gland under my tongue. what can cause me to have these sensations?

Accepted Answer

Not sure: I would suggest seeing an ENT physician , oral surgeon, or oral medicine specialist.

Question 5

is a swollen neck and white patch on tongue common with salivary gland problems?

Accepted Answer

White patch: White patch most likely not a problem salivary gland. Could be bad teeth the reason for swollen glands. If persisting not getting better, you should see your doctor. Some rare cause  of white patches are precancerous conditions and candidiasis.

Question 6

everytime i eat my salivary gland under my tongue swells and after a few minutes the swelling goes down. is something wrong?

Accepted Answer

Blocked Duct ?: It is possible that you have a blocked salivary duct. See a local oral surgeon to have it examined and treated, if necessary.

Question 7

i have an uncomfortable, tingling sensation under my tongue (salivary glands?) that comes in pulses. i have no other symptoms. will this go away?

Accepted Answer

Examination needed: by a dentist to see if you have any salivary glands stones,mostly happens in sublingual salivary glands, and that sensation you feel is probably from obstruction and subsequent congestion of the gland,

Question 8

i have pain under the tongue,saliva gleeks out and a little white discharge from between the salivary glands beneath the tongue and it is painful ?

Accepted Answer

Possibilities...: Canker sore, salivary duct stone, smoking-related, more. If persistent or progressive, please get your health provider or dentist to take a look.

Question 9

can tmj cause swelling under right side of tongue or is it a salivary gland infection?

Accepted Answer

Not TMJ: Tmj disorders do not cause tongue swelling. The swelling may be related to a salivary gland but a number of conditions are associated with tongue swelling.

Question 10

i have bump filled with blood on my salivary gland under the tongue not on the tongue what could it be, what to do?

Accepted Answer

See a dentist: Sounds like a blocked salivary duct or a stone blocking duct.  Better safe than sorry. See a professional for assessment.

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Can more than one salivary gland be blocked at once. i have a lump on my cheek upper molars and a lump inside right side of tongue. inside and it smal?

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Can chronic dry mouth cause blocked salivary glands and other mouth issues?

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Where are your salivary gland opening under your tongue?

A member asked:

Vibrating/ticklish feeling on my salivary gland under my tongue. what can cause me to have these sensations?

A member asked:

Is a swollen neck and white patch on tongue common with salivary gland problems?

A member asked:

Everytime i eat my salivary gland under my tongue swells and after a few minutes the swelling goes down. is something wrong?

A member asked:

I have an uncomfortable, tingling sensation under my tongue (salivary glands?) that comes in pulses. i have no other symptoms. will this go away?

A member asked:

I have pain under the tongue,saliva gleeks out and a little white discharge from between the salivary glands beneath the tongue and it is painful ?

A member asked:

Can tmj cause swelling under right side of tongue or is it a salivary gland infection?

A member asked:

I have bump filled with blood on my salivary gland under the tongue not on the tongue what could it be, what to do?

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