Surry County Emergency Services Mission Statement: Our intent is to provide an effective, efficient, professionally sound, quality Emergency Services Program to the citizens and visitors of Surry County. To address the general public with integrity, quality service, good morals, professionalism and with the utmost concern for their health and welfare.
Salivary glands produce saliva, which moistens the mouth to help a person chew and swallow food. Saliva also contains substances (enzymes) that begin the breakdown of food. There are four pairs of salivary glands: 1  The parotid glands are located between the ear and the jaw. 2  The submandibular glands are located under the jaw. 3  The sublingual glands are located on the floor of the mouth under the tongue. 4  The buccal glands are not shown in this picture.
This is usually because of a sudden blockage (obstruction) of the salivary ducts. This can be caused by either a 'stone' or thicker saliva in the ducts of the major salivary glands or because of injury to the minor salivary glands and ducts (eg you might have bitten your cheek or lips accidentally).ne of the most common problems of the parotid glands is mumps, which is an acute virus infection that gives pain and swelling usually on both sides. The ducts of parotid glands can also get blocked, leading to swelling, infection and pain.