Beyond its role in the initiation of digestion, the oral microbiome appears to be key to maintaining both oral and systemic ...

More information: S. Nayar et al, OP0199 Spatial insights into the salivary glands of patients with Sjögren's disease, Scientific Abstracts (2024). DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2024-eular.5434 ...

What is salivary gland cancer? The salivary glands are comprised of both major and minor glands. The major glands are the bilateral parotid glands, submandibular glands and sublingual glands. The ...

In recognition of April as Oral, Head, and Neck Cancer Awareness Month, Prisma Health will provide free head and neck cancer screening in the Midlands. The screening will be offered on Friday ...

There are two situations in which surgery may be warranted: Tonsillectomy (surgery to remove infected tonsils) Surgery to remove a tumor irritating your throat Your healthcare provider will discuss ...

Red or swollen tonsils Difficulty or pain with swallowing A white or yellow coating on the tonsils Swollen glands/lymph nodes in the neck Bad breath Tonsillitis caused by a virus will pass in time ...

Radiotherapy or chemoradiation to the head or neck can affect your salivary glands. This means you may not make as much spit (saliva) as before and so your mouth may become dry. Your salivary glands ...