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An ultrasound of the salivary glands is a simple, quick and painless way to examine lumps, swelling, or pain in the mouth or jaw area. This is a non-invasive scan that can help give you peace of mind for issues in these areas.
Who it's for
An ultrasound of the salivary glands is a simple, quick and painless way to examine lumps, swelling, or pain in the mouth or jaw area. This is a non-invasive scan that can help give you peace of mind for issues in these areas.
What it shows
What to expect
No preparation is needed.
You’ll lie back while a specialist applies gel to the area around your jaw, cheeks, or neck. A small handheld probe is moved over your skin to capture images. The scan is painless and takes about 10 to 15 minutes.
You can return to your day straight afterwards. Your consultant explains what they have seen before you leave.
Who reads your scan
Your report
Your consultant talks you through what the scan shows while you are still in the room.
A written report follows, usually within 24 hours. If anything needs a closer look, we can arrange MRI, CT, blood tests or a specialist referral.
Book an initial consultation with one of our consultants for £50. If you go on to have imaging or a procedure, the fee is put towards its cost.
See a doctor if you have persistent swelling or pain in your mouth, cheeks or jaw, especially if it worsens during meals. Seek help for lumps that grow, or if there’s fever, pus, or signs of infection.
Ultrasound uses sound waves, not radiation, and has no known side effects. A small amount of gel is applied to the skin and a handheld probe is moved gently over the area. You can return to your day straight afterwards.
Tell us what you would like looked at and we will come back to you with times. You do not need a referral.
