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Sialolithiasis primary prevention

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mahda Alihashemi M.D. [2]

Overview

Overview

Effective measures for the primary prevention of sialolithiasis include healthy oral care regimen and increased water intake.

Primary Prevention

Primary Prevention

  • Effective measures for the primary prevention of sialolithiasis include:[1]
    • Healthy oral care regimen ( brushing teeth)
    • Increased water intake
References

References

  1. Moghe S, Pillai A, Thomas S, Nair PP (2012). “Parotid sialolithiasis”. BMJ Case Rep. 2012. doi:10.1136/bcr-2012-007480. PMC 4543829. PMID 23242089.

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