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What exactly is a saliva stone?
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Sialolithiasis: Sialolithiasis is the occurrence of calcareous concretions in the salivary duct. Basically, calcium salt deposit in the duct. You may notice reduced salivery flow. Sometimes swelling. I would recomend seeing your dentist for an evaluation. Sometimes, an xray may show the deposit. Your dentist may be able to "milk" the gland and the deposit will pop out. You may need and oral surgeon to remove.
Answered 5/6/2016
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Calcified deposits: A stone is a calcific deposit in a salivary gland. It can clog the duct, causing swelling and discomfort. If it goes on long enough , the entire gland could calcify and require removal, as mine did 20 years ago !
Answered 3/22/2020
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Sialolith.: A salivary gland stone is called a sialolith. Sialoliths form when some of the secretions (saliva) solidifies into a little stone, which then blocks up some of the ducts that normally deliver saliva to the mouth. When the gland becomes large and painful, we call this sialoadenitis.
Answered 11/2/2015
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