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debbietaff
Sep 10, 2009, 01:21 AM
Are blocked saliva gland related to under active thyroid and or ent probs am waiting for surgery for clearing sinuses and deviated septum.

flossie
Sep 10, 2009, 07:04 AM
Hi Debbietaff,

I've never heard of those being causes of blocked salivary glands. Salivary glands normally get blocked due to a stone that is caused by the salts in the saliva. The stone causes saliva to back up in the duct and causes it to swell.

If you have been having a problem with this for some time, you should see your dentist to have it assessed.