Stones can occur in the oral cavity in the salivary glands due to the hardened deposition of the minerals (calcium). The stones in the salivary gland or tonsils of the oral cavity cause extreme pain and discomfort. The stones in the oral cavity are more common in men particularly affecting the ag... Read More
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Stones can occur in the oral cavity in the salivary glands due to the hardened deposition of the minerals (calcium). The stones in the salivary gland or tonsils of the oral cavity cause extreme pain and discomfort. The stones in the oral cavity are more common in men particularly affecting the age group of 30-60 years. The treatment of these stones involves surgical removal and the use of antibiotics.
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The specialist for the removal of stones in the oral cavity costs 500-1000 PKR for consultation. The price for the surgery to remove oral cavity stones depends on the dentist’s location and the number of stones.
There are no known causes of stones in the oral cavity. The stones in the oral cavity cause extreme pain and swelling. The pain gets worse while eating. However, if the symptoms persist, an X-ray and CT scan are performed to diagnose the stone depositions.
For the stone depositions that block any gland in the oral cavity, surgery is performed. The stones of the oral cavity are removed by a minimally invasive surgery involving sialoendoscope.
During the surgery;
General or local anesthesia is given to numb the painful sensations.
A small tube guided by a camera which is called sialoendoscope is inserted in the affected part of the oral cavity.
Small instruments are guided through this tube to locate and remove the stones.
For larger stones or recurrent stones in the oral cavity, the whole affected gland is removed during the surgery.
Some of the complications and risks that rarely occur following the stone removal surgery include;
Any nerve damage in the oral cavity
Bleeding
Infection
Sccaring
Cyst formation
The surgery for the removal of stones in the oral cavity can cause mild discomfort and soreness at the site for 1-2 weeks. You are advised to avoid hard and chewy foods. The discomfort associated with the surgery is increased in patients with bigger and more stones.
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