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Salivary gland stone

lucylocket61 said:
Anyone had a salivary gland stone, and what home treatment worked?

Please don't post anything scary.
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"If you develop stones in salivary glands, there are ways you can manage, treat and even dislodge the salivary stone at home using everyday ingredients and over-the-counter medication. If you’re wondering how to massage out a salivary gland stone, try the following at-home salivary gland stone treatments:

Sucking on citrus fruits or hard sour sweets –
Acidic fruits like lemons, limes and oranges stimulate the production of saliva which may help dislodge the stone from the blocked salivary gland.

Gently massaging the area around the stone –
If you’re wondering how to remove a salivary stone yourself, follow gentle salivary gland massage techniques to help relieve pain and encourage the stone to pass through the blocked salivary gland.

Drinking more water –
Regular fluid intake helps keep your mouth hydrated and well lubricated.

Sucking on something cold –
Sucking on ice cubes or ice lollies can help reduce the swelling and pain.

Over-the-counter medications –
NAIDs like ibuprofen and aspirin can help relieve pain and bring the swelling down.

Please note that if the pain in your swollen salivary glands doesn’t improve with these methods, you should consult a doctor.

You can ensure that your oral hygiene is not affected while you suffer from salivary stones by brushing your teeth with a suitable electric toothbrush head and using a gentle mouthwash to freshen the breath and kill plaque.

Salivary Stone Medical Treatments
If you can’t dislodge the salivary stone at home, book an appointment with your doctor. Doctors use both non-surgical and surgical methods to remove the blocked salivary gland stone depending on where and how deep your stone is located. "

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Salivary Stones - Symptoms, Causes and Treatment | Oral-B UK

Salivary Stones or Sialolithiasis can block the flow of saliva in the mouth causing severe oral problems. Know more about its symptoms, causes and ways to treat it.
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lucylocket61 said:
Anyone had a salivary gland stone, and what home treatment worked?

Please don't post anything scary.
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When and where can you order one of those?
or have you been eating oysters?
I agree with everything @JohnEGreen has said.

plenty of things to think about.
keep safe, more hugs
 
I’d suggest seeing a dentist as the specialist for anything involving the mouth
 
I had similar in my tonsil, a tonsilith.
Gp referred me to Ent who managed to take it out with tweezers (or similar intrsument) there and then
Was irritating as I kept wanting to cough all the time it was there.
Luckily work paid for private health cover so I didn't have to wait long.
Not scary, just itchy in place that couldn't be reached.
Hope yours is as easy

Think they are just collections of minerals like kidney stones, but a lot less painful
 
I had a salivary gland stone long ago under my tongue, when I was 17. It was completely blocking the salivary duct so whenever I ate a swelling appeared under my chin. I wasn’t advised of any home treatments, but went to have it removed in the oral outpatients dept at a hospital referred by my dentist. It was a very minor procedure, local anaesthetic effective, felt nothing, it was all very quick.
 
Agree with some of the replies above, as in if it is anything to do with your mouth, you will need to see your dentist in the 1st instance. Take care x
 
I've suffered the occasional stone many times over the years. It is very painful when you eat one mouthful of something and your neck rapidly swells up. I've always just massaged my neck from the bottom of the swelling up, creating enough pressure to push it out. It usually comes out as a gritty feeling under the tongue and a welcoming gush of saliva, with a feeling of massive relief.
 
I have talked to my GP and she felt around my jaw etc. They are giving me a thorough going over due to my repeat infections, thank goodness. She diagnosed the stone. I prefer to deal with it myself if possible. I recognize I may not be able to. If it doesn't clear she will refer me to ent. I don't have health insurance.
 
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