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Mouth ulcers concerns

Mouth ulcers are painful sores that appear in the mouth, usually on the soft tissue - cheeks, lips or tongue. They can be white, red, yellow or grey in colour and swollen.

Although they're uncomfortable, mouth ulcers are usually harmless and clear up by themselves within a week or two.

In many cases, the reason for mouth ulcers is unclear, but triggers are thought to include:

  • Accidentally biting the inside of your cheek or a sharp tooth
  • Poorly fitting dentures
  • Hard food
  • A defective filling
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Hormonal changes – some women develop mouth ulcers during their monthly period
  • Eating certain foods – such as chocolate, spicy foods, coffee, peanuts, almonds, strawberries, cheese, tomatoes and wheat flour
  • Toothpaste containing sodium lauryl sulphate
  • Stopping smoking – when you first stop smoking, you may develop mouth ulcers
  • Viral infections – including the cold sore virus, chickenpox, and hand, foot and mouth disease
  • Medical conditions - including vitamin B12 or iron deficiency, Crohn's disease, coeliac disease, reactive arthritis, HIV, lupus, Behçet’s disease
  • Certain medications or medical treatments may also cause mouth ulcers

It's usually safe to treat mouth ulcers at home to help reduce swelling and ease any discomfort.

Self care

Tips for easing discomfort and aid healing…

  • Antimicrobial mouthwash or protective paste, available from your pharmacist
  • Use a soft toothbrush to brush your teeth
  • Use a toothpaste that doesn’t contain sodium lauryl sulphate, as this may be irritating
  • Avoid hard, spicy, salty, acidic or hot food and drink until the ulcer heals
  • Use a straw to drink cool drinks
  • Avoid things that may be triggering your mouth ulcers

Mouth ulcers can sometimes be a possible symptom of a more serious problem such as infection or mouth cancer. It's therefore essential that you contact Oakmead Dental Care as soon as possible if you notice:

  • Your mouth ulcer has lasted three or more weeks
  • You keep getting mouth ulcers
  • Your mouth ulcer becomes more painful or red
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The biggest complement we receive is when our patients refer their friends and family to Oakmead Dental Care. In fact, we have built much of our practice on these valued, trusted recommendations over the years. Read our reviews to hear why our patients are recommending us…

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1151 Reviews

5.0

28th August 2025

I am a long time patient and I have been happy with treatments to date

28th August 2025

Everything was explained to me, and I was treated in a friendly and professional manner, which is what I have always experienced at this practice, and is the reason I have been a patient here for so many years.

24th August 2025

The people.No pain!

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Claire Allen

Excellent service, friendly, helpful, knowledgeable.

22nd August 2025

Very gentle and consideration with nervous patient and totally feel I can trust Andrew with any treatment

22nd August 2025

Friendly and enthusiastic staff, good explanations

20th August 2025

Care and honesty of Mr cassidy

20th August 2025

I was listened to and everything was explained to put my mind at rest. I’m a nervous patient find Paul Cassidy is very kind and patient.

19th August 2025

Excellent personal care.

18th August 2025

Friendly and helpful advice for future care of my teeth

17th August 2025

I've had bad dental treatment in the past, and am as a result a rather anxious patient. Family members recommended Oakmead to me, and I am very glad I have been treated there. The whole surgery is hugely relaxing, from the reception staff to the dental nurse and dentist. All are friendly and reassuring, which has made what I expected to be a very stressful process actually calm and pleasant. The dentist very clearly and calmly explained how they could help me. The treatment is going very well, and I am sure my new dentures will be great. I was reassured from the first visit, when I went away with a treatment plan with costs clearly set out. The cost, although not trivial, is actually a little less than I was expecting.

16th August 2025

From the welcome by the reception team, Jill the hygienist and Andy the dentist the whole experience was fantastic. What a team. They are friendly welcoming and caring. I can’t fault the service at all.

16th August 2025

Everything

16th August 2025

Everyone at the surgery is always very friendly and helpful

16th August 2025

Paul took the time to consider how to reinsert my implant after it fell out (fitted somewhere else). He came up with a plan, and I left my tooth with him so that he could work on it in advance of my appointment. His plan worked with no complications and I am very happy with the result. In fact it feels more comfortable than it did before!

14th August 2025

Quality service. Fully explained condition and planned procedure to rectify problem. Care taken during procedure and explained as it went along. Very caring gentle

14th August 2025

Everyone was kind, thoughtful and Effcient

14th August 2025

I saw Paul Cassidy for an extraction. My previous dentist had insisted I should have sedation and had told me he might leave in part of the root of the tooth. This made me anxious. Paul put me at ease from the start, explained everything in detail and was really gentle. I am so glad I was referred to him by Gabriella.

13th August 2025

Professional practice

13th August 2025

Staff all professional yet friendly

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