Your salivary glands produce saliva and empty it into your mouth through slots called ducts. When these ducts become blocked, they can't produce enough saliva to moisten your food for proper eating.

Salivary glands are essential for maintaining oral health and overall homeostasis through the production and secretion of saliva. Recent advances in cell biology and bioengineering have enhanced our ...

Treatment involves excision of the mucocele with associated minor salivary glands to decrease the chance for recurrence. Occasionally, mucoceles will rupture spontaneously and heal without surgical ...

Fluid draining from the ear A lump (usually painless) in the area of the ear, cheek, jaw, lip, or inside the mouth Difficulty opening your mouth widely or swallowing Numbness or weakness in the face ...

The major salivary glands produce approximately one quart of saliva each day, which in turn plays a crucial role in food digestion, swallowing, speech, and protection of teeth against bacteria and ...

The balance between oxidant production and antioxidant defences is critical for maintaining cellular integrity within the salivary glands. Oxidative stress arises when reactive oxygen species (ROS) ...

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From a high fever to a loss of sense of smell, Covid-19 is associated with a range of unpleasant symptoms. Now, a new study has warned that infection with the coronavirus can also lead to swollen ...