Las glándulas se encuentran dentro y alrededor de la boca y la garganta. Las glándulas salivales principales se denominan glándulas parótidas, submandibulares y sublinguales. Todos secretan saliva hacia la boca, la parótida a través de conductos que drenan la saliva, llamados conductos salivales, cerca de los dientes superiores, submandibular debajo de la lengua y el sublingual a través de muchos conductos en el piso de la boca.



 

 ## Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition

  department###  [Ear, Nose, and Throat (Otolaryngology)](/departments/ear-nose-and-throat-otolaryngology) 

 A department providing ear, nose, and throat care, including diagnosis and treatment for hearing loss, sinus problems, allergies, and voice and swallowing disorders using advanced… 

 

 

  department###  [Voice and Swallowing Program](/departments/ear-nose-and-throat-otolaryngology/voice-and-swallowing-program) 

 A speech, swallowing, and voice center within the Department of Ear, Nose, and Throat (Otolaryngology) providing evaluation and treatment for voice and swallowing disorders.