Jeepers!! I'll bet you're tired.
I've never even heard of such a thing. So ... I looked it up:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salivary_duct_calculus
Quote:
Treatment
If located near the exits of the gland ducts, they may be squeezed out by finger pressure. They are difficult to visualize with xrays and sometimes CT scans or ultrasound are needed. If they are deeper, then surgery may be required. Inflammation and infection are treated with prednisone and antibiotics. If the infection destroys the gland, it may have to be removed entirely.
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Who told you that you had stones?? Did the doctor do more than an xray?? According to what I read (above), they're hard to see on x-ray. I'm wondering if you still have more in there.
Are you taking Fosamax??
This
http://www.entusa.com/oral_photos.htm says to use a few drops of lemon juice or a dill pickle to increase the salivary flow.
It stinks that you've got a sore mouth just when all the good food is around
Hope you feel better. Hugs.
Barb