India, Jan. 12 -- Many patients frequently complain of pain and recurring swelling at the jaw/ear region when they eat or drink anything. Most of these patients don't realize that these symptoms come from salivary gland infections or Sialadenitis. The positive aspect of Sialadenitis is that, if diagnosed in time and treated correctly, most patients can achieve permanent relief and still protect the health of their natural glands.

Salivary Glands are responsible for producing Saliva, which is critical for chewing, swallowing, digesting food and keeping the mouth free of bacteria. The most often infected glands are:

Submandibular Gland - below the lower jaw Parotid Gland - in front of the ear (near the angle of the jaw) When the flow of s...