One Parotidectomy will give you a bit of a dry mouth with some decrease in salivary flow but may not be too big a deal. You still have the other Parotid as well as some other major salivary glands below the tongue. I believe the benefits outweigh the risks and annoyances.

If you would like any additional information send me word and I will call an oral surgeon friend and get the absolute scoop on this. I am curious as to the nature of the lesion. Is it in the parotid or just in the Stinsons's Duct that dumps the salivary flow in the mouth?   anyway. lety me know if I can help. I practice dentistry and although this is not exactly my area it is close! jimmyt!