Well, considering that goldfish do not breathe air, they can live without it for as long as their normal lifespan might happen to be. Some goldfish only life for up to about a â¦ year and a half, while others can life for as long as 25 years or more. All without taking a single breath of air. 2 people found this useful.
Oral maxillo-facial surgeon - that will be the person that will do the surgery and take out the blocked saliva gland. Prior to that, he/she will also send you (if required) to take a CT scan of the area to identify and locate exactly where the saliva gland is before removal. Crystal Â· 9 years ago.
The dentist or hygienist may also: 1  Take an x-ray to see whether there is any bone loss. 2  Refer you to a periodontist. Periodontists are experts in the diagnosis and treatment of gum disease and may provide you with treatment options that are not offered by your dentist.