Submandibular Gland Stone Removal Treatment in India

Reyansh Garcia, a 28-year-old line cook...

Reyansh Garcia, a 28-year-old line cook at a busy downtown restaurant, first noticed a dull ache under his jaw while prepping meals. Over three months, the pain became sharp and throbbing, especially when he thought about food or ate. A hard, pea-sized lump became palpable. His hectic, irregular schedule made him dismiss it as stress or a swollen gland, but when his face swelled visibly during a dinner rush, his chef insisted he see a dentist. The dental surgeon diagnosed a large sialolith (salivary stone) via a cone-beam CT scan, blocking his left submandibular gland. She explained that due to its size and location, transoral surgical removal was necessary to prevent recurrent infections and permanent gland damage. Reyansh was anxious about surgery costs and time off work. The procedure, under local anesthesia, took 45 minutes; he felt pressure but no pain. Recovery involved a soft diet, warm compresses, and antibiotics. Within a week, the swelling and pain were gone, and his salivary flow returned to normal. Emotionally, he shifted from stressed and dismissive to relieved and grateful. He no longer dreads meal times and feels back in control of his health and work life.