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What to do if i have a surgery to take out my salivary stone on tuesday. is this a good idea?
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Yes: If you are having symptoms , swelling, inflammation, and/ or infection, and a sialolith is documented to be causing the problems, then by all means get it removed. Go to an oral surgeon experienced in this procedure!
Answered 5/2/2015
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