This leaflet gives you an overview of operations at the salivary glands. By reading this brochure it is good to realize that in determining the condition of the situation is different for everyone.
Besides very many small salivary glands, which lie in the mouth, there are four more, which are located outside the mouth. Most of the salivary flow is increased by the four salivary glands, which therefore lie outside the mouth. Under both jaw edges is a gland (gland) submandibularis (lower jaw). On both sides of the ear is a major salivary gland, Parotid gland (the ear). The latter salivary gland consists of two parts: one part operation and a deep part. Between these two parts into one goes very important nerve, the sciatic (nerve) facial (face). This will include nerve to close the lips and raising the mouth (laugh) and closing of the eyelids.
Through a thin tube, the salivary glands into the mouth from this place. Saliva moistens food and taken by chewing the enzymes (substances needed for digestion) from the saliva of the mixed food. This is the first step in the digestive process. (more…)
