
The picture below shows a stone in the left submandibular (submaxillary) salivary gland duct. The
submandibular salivary gland is the most common salivary gland to
form stones. This is because it has a wide duct and a mucoid
saliva which flows up hill. Prevention of stone formation
includes plenty of fluids and sialogues, such as a few drops of lemon
juice or a dill pickle. Notice the normal orifice of the right submandibular
gland duct.

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