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Dentist said salivary ducts are clogged in mouth. submandibular salivary gland increases & decreases in size. adjacent lymph node swollen. infection?
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Sialolith: a clogged salivary duct, called a sialolith,can get infected and is treated by an oral surgeon. He will open up the clogged duct
Answered 3/22/2020
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Yes, it is infection: A blocked duct and gland filled with stagnant saliva may become infected. A dentist can push the stone out by pressing on both sides of the duct or remove it surgically.
Answered 12/31/2019
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