Oral and mouth pictures including photographs of apthosis ulcers, hairy tongue and geographic tongue. Kevin Kavanagh
Oral and mouth pictures including photographs of apthosis ulcers, hairy tongue and geographic tongue. Kevin Kavanagh
  

The picture below shows a stone in the left submandibular (submaxillary) salivary gland duct.  The submandibular salivary gland is the most common salivary gland to form stones.  This is because it has a wide duct and a mucoid saliva which flows up hill.  Prevention of stone formation includes plenty of fluids and sialogues, such as a few drops of lemon juice or a dill pickle.  Notice the normal orifice of the right submandibular gland duct. 

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