SALIVARY STONES

Salivary stones are stones (calculi), primarily calcium mineral salts, that form within the salivary ducts. The resulting blockage and inflammation (sialitis) causes immense pain on eating when saliva production increases.

The majority (80%) of salivary stones form in the submandibular gland.

Salivary stones can be surgically removed under local anaesthetic.

Lithotripsy (shockwave treatment) may be an alternative treatment.