Your salivary glands produce saliva and empty it into your mouth through slots called ducts. When these ducts become blocked, they can't produce enough saliva to moisten your food for proper eating.

The major salivary glands produce approximately one quart of saliva each day, which in turn plays a crucial role in food digestion, swallowing, speech, and protection of teeth against bacteria and ...

MSK’s salivary gland tumor experts, including surgeon Bhuvanesh Singh (center), are among the most experienced in the nation. For many people with salivary gland tumors, surgery performed by an expert ...

First bite syndrome is an uncommon condition that presents itself with a sudden pain, cramp, or spasm around the parotid salivary glands in the lower jaw on the left or right side at the initial ...