Salivary Gland Infection A salivary gland infection can be
rather painful and sometimes it can even make you feel pretty
sick. These infections happen more commonly than many would
expect, and they can happen for a lot of different reasons,
including bad oral hygiene and the contraction of viruses like
the “mumps” virus. Recovery from a salivary gland infection
usually happens without any treatment, but sometimes a doctor
may have to prescribe antibiotics. Most experts recommend that a
doctor’s visit is a good idea if you think you have a salivary
gland infection, just to be safe, and to make sure it heals as
quickly as possible. The main symptoms of a salivary gland
infection are swelling and pain in the face or mouth. People
also often detect strange flavors in their mouth, and they might
even develop a fever if the infection is severe enough. Some
people may find that their moth feels dry all the time because
the infected salivary gland isn’t working properly. There are
salivary glands in the cheeks, the b