In extreme cases, removal of the involved salivary duct is needed. If you have a bump inside your mouth or cheek or notice a swollen gland, try drinking more water or sucking on a sour candy to ...

MSK’s salivary gland tumor experts, including surgeon Bhuvanesh Singh ... Your surgeon will make a cut (an incision) inside your mouth to remove the gland along with some of the surrounding tissue.

None of the patients were aware of the enlargement of the salivary glands or of the change in facial appearance. There were no complaints of dry mouth, excessive salivation or local pain.

Dry mouth, or xerostomia, occurs when there is not enough saliva (or "spit") to lubricate the tongue, gums, and inside of the ... surgery to repair the salivary glands, where saliva is produced.

Salivary gland obstruction results in pain and swelling in the cheek or under the jawline while eating, and foul-tasting drainage into the mouth. Such obstruction can also progress to severe infection ...