Infections are treated with antibiotics. Tumors are treated with surgery to remove the tumor and lymph glands in the neck, if malignant cells have spread. Surgery to remove the stone-generally under local anesthesia. If it recurs, a surgeon can permanently open the duct so saliva drains from the gland into the mouth. If the gland becomes blocked with a stone or scar tissue, surgery is necessary before the infection can clear.
Many stones pass spontaneously.
Others are usually curable with surgery. After surgery, keep the mouth clean with salt-water mouthwashes. At least 3 or 4 times a day, rinse the mouth with a solution of 1 teaspoon salt in 8 oz. of warm water. Anticancer drugs, if surgery and radiation treatment don't destroy a malignant tumor. For minor pain, you may use non-prescription drugs such as acetaminophen.