July 29, 2010 @ 12:49 PM — by Frederick Prehn, D.D.S.
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A patient was seen today for a salivary gland problem. It was a stone, similar to a kidney stone, located on the floor of her mouth. It was a large bump that formed and it hurt after eating. This is because saliva is trying to flow out the gland and the stone stops it from progressing. Sometimes these self-resolve but many times it needs to be surgically removed. If you have any type or bump or lump in your mouth, that wasn’t previously there, you need to see your Dentist as soon as possible.
