The glands are found in and around your mouth and throat. The major salivary glands are called the parotid, submandibular, and sublingual glands. They all secrete saliva into the mouth, the parotid through tubes that drain saliva, called salivary ducts, near the upper teeth, submandibular under the tongue, and the sublingual through many ducts in the floor of the mouth.

 

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