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Looking for a caring and professional dental practice? We’re excited to welcome new patients to our clinic! Whether you’re due for a check-up, need treatment, or are looking to enhance your smile, our friendly team is here to help.
Contact us today to book your first appointment—we look forward to meeting you!

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 us 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
Patient Reviews

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The biggest complement we receive is when our patients refer their friends and family to Envisage Dental. 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…

Patient reviews

1088 Reviews

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David Ivemy

Outstanding service. All staff very pleasant and helpful.

18th April 2025

The new hygienist I saw was so lovely friendly and professional she is a real asset to your team.Reception team great as always

18th April 2025

Rodica & Jem are brilliant. Exceptional service as always. Reception team are fantastic and always go above expectations.

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Nicholas Green

Good service by lovely staff. On time as usual.

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Malcolm Harris

Always good.

9th April 2025

Rudika is a great dentist

9th April 2025

Excellent service

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Chris Palmer

Great dentist and hygienist

8th April 2025

they do what they have to do easy, and quick

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ian dowdle

Hygenist and Dentist Appointment. Great service from Hygenist - explained everything that was happening and offered excellent advice. Dentist also excellent. Thank you - also reception staff really helpful if any changes are needed.

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Alison Mates

Efficient friendly & professional

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Ashley Fookes

Ashley (dentist) is a charming and knowledgeable dentist who is always a pleasure to meet.

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theresa neilson

Always a lovely chilled experience here. Friendly professional dentist that explains everything thoroughly and hygienist was the same thorough and friendly. Reception staff are always friendly and professional. Wouldn't go anywhere else ☺️

6th April 2025

Rang up first thing that day, had chipped big back tooth while eating breakfast. Was given appointment for the Monday, but was surprised when reception rang me back to say a different dentist could fit me in later that day! A rare thing these days!

2nd April 2025

I have been attending this surgery for 30 years plus and have always received excellent care & attention from reception to dental nurses, hygienists and dentists. The costs have risen as expected over time but costs since envisage took over can be a little scary and often determine the decisions taken on treatment I must mention how great the reception team is and always have been. I must also mention the Rodica & Jem team, they are absolutely fantastic and explain everything they are doing and planning and take as much time as needed to treat and talk me through everything.

2nd April 2025

The reception team are always very friendly and welcoming.The dentist and dental nurse are also friendly, kind and efficient.

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Sheila Lett

Excellent as usual, thanks.

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Selena Peters

Taken on time for my appointment. Staff friendly. Just a shame they converted the upstairs waiting area into an office as up and down stairs for dentist and hygienist appointments. Wouldn’t be great if you had mobility issues!

31st March 2025

I have been attending this surgery in and off for 40 years .... I think that says it all!

30th March 2025

Staff always friendly and helpful. Very clean and well maintained practice.

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