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| Location Of Salivary Gland |
Glands are found in and around the mouth and throat. We call the major salivary glands parotid, sub-mandibular, and sub-lingual glands.
They're all drooling into your mouth, the parotid through tubes that drain saliva, called salivary ducts, near your upper teeth, sub-mandibular under your tongue, and sub-lingual through many channels at the base of your mouth.
Additionally gland, there are many tiny glands called minor salivary glands located in your lips, inner cheek area (buccal mucosa), and extensively in other layers of the mouth and throat. Salivary glands produce saliva, which is used to moisten your mouth, initiate digestion, and helps protect your teeth from decay. As an act of good health, it is important to drink plenty of fluids every day. Dehydration is a risk factor for salivary gland diseases.
