as a result of severe dehydration, a "stone" formed in the saliva gland on the right side of my jaw. i've been dealing with periodic swelling, at first it was every six months or so but now it's monthly. i made an appointment with an oral surgeon now that i've got a decent job again, and wouldn't you know it, the swelling builds a week before the appointment. its never swollen this badly before, its kept me awake and unable to eat (can't open jaw more than 1/8") for the last 9 days. well, i bought concentrated mouthwash and began rinsing my mouth with it. after a few hours i started applying a heated rice bag to my jaw and with just a little pressure, it let go. easily a teaspoon, a teaspoon and a half of pus came out, but overnight it swelled back up and i've had to take the day off to repeat the process and drain the saliva gland again. anyone else experience this?