A ranula is a blue-tinted or clear cyst in your mouth caused by a blockage in the salivary gland. The growth can vary in size, depending on the severity of the condition. Some of these cysts remain ...

Treatment involves excision of the mucocele with associated minor salivary glands to decrease the chance for recurrence. Occasionally, mucoceles will rupture spontaneously and heal without surgical ...

Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) are a group of conditions that cause dysfunction and pain in the joints and muscles of the jaw. It is rare for a person to develop ganglion cysts on the ...

A blocked salivary duct can cause pain and swelling during meals, often due to the formation of stones. Most blocked ducts ...

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 ...

Salivary glands produce saliva and empty it into a person’s mouth. Saliva helps make food moist, making it easier for people to chew, swallow, and digest. Saliva also helps keep the mouth clean. A ...

At Huntsman Cancer Institute, you receive expert, highly specialized care for rare cancers of the salivary glands through our Head and Neck Cancers Disease Center. We combine surgical, medical, ...