salivary gland infections…

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head, neck glands, parotitis, sialadenitis, viral, bacterial infection, the salivary glands, salivary glands produce saliva, moistens food to aid in chewing, swallowing, saliva contains enzymes that begin the digestion process, saliva also aids in mechanical cleansing, the mouth by washing away bacteria, food particles, saliva keeps the mouth moist, helps keep dentures, orthodontic appliances, retainers, in place, 3 pairs of salivary glands, 2 largest, the parotid glands, 1 in each cheek over the jaw in front, the ears, two submandibular glands, the mouth on both sides, the jaw, two sublingual glands, under the floor, the mouth, the salivary glands empty saliva, mouth, ducts that open at various locations, in the mouth, parotitis, parotiditis, an inflammation of one, the parotid salivary glands, an infection, the salivary glands is somewhat common, viral infections mumps often affect the salivary glands, mumps most often affects the parotid glands, form of parotitis is now much more rare in children, the mmr immunization vaccine, bacterial infections, result from obstruction, salivary duct stones, poor oral hygiene, swelling, the face, particularly in front, the ears, below the jaw, on the floor, the mouth, dry mouth, abnormal tastes, foul tastes, mouth, facial pain, eating, decreased ability to open the mouth, fever, an examination by the health care provider, dentist shows enlarged salivary glands, pus, drain, mouth, gland painful, bacterial infections, viral infections mumps, painless swelling, the glands, no treatment, is pus, a fever, infection is known, presumed to be bacterial, antibiotics, antibiotics, not effective against viral infections, good oral hygiene, thorough tooth brushing, flossing at least twice per day, aid healing, prevent an infection from spreading, a smoker, stop smoking, helps in recovery, warm salt water rinses, 1/2 teaspoon of salt in one cup of water, soothing, keep the mouth moist, drink lots of water, use sugar-free lemon drops to increase the flow of saliva, reduce swelling, most salivary gland infections resolve spontaneously, cured, complications, not common, abscess of salivary gland, localized spread of bacterial infection, cellulitis, ludwig's angina, recurrence of infection, symptoms of salivary gland infections, a salivary gland infection has been diagnosed, symptoms worsen, fever increases, breathing, swallowing difficulty, emergency symptoms, in many cases, salivary gland infections cannot be prevented, good oral hygiene, prevent some cases of bacterial infection.