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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 Kingsclere Dental Practice 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

Meet the team

Preetpal Marjara

Dentist

GDC NO. 283324

Jaymal Kotecha

Dentist

GDC NO. 259185

Samantha Brummel

Hygiene Therapist

GDC NO. 216365

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

957 Reviews

5.0

11th June 2025

The service I receive at this practice is always first class. The dentist I see (Preetpal Marjara) is always friendly, helpful and very gentle.

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Frankie

Staff have always been lovely here. I usually get seen by Jaymal and he’s really nice, professional and talks you through everything he’s doing. ☺️

5th June 2025

Prompt and on time, friendly reception staff and the hygienist and dentist are always very professional and explain everything.

4th June 2025

The practice is clean and tidy, the staff are very friendly and always welcoming and very professional all

3rd June 2025

My dentist Preet is skillfull, careful and efficient.

30th May 2025

General process and reminders of booking and making appointments very convenient, the text and email reminders are helpful. The staff are always friendly and very considerate and feel they have my best interest at front. I take my oral hygiene and teeth seriously and it is reassuring the advice and feedback I get

30th May 2025

I have attended Kingsclere Dental Practice for most of my adult life regardless of where I have resided and have always been treated well by every specialist I have seen. My mother was also a loyal patient for many years. The standards have always been maintained through all the various changes at the practice. Friendly welcome and sympathetic dentistry and hygiene sessions. I intend to stay with the practice as long as this quality treatment and professionalism continues. My daughter also attends this practice and she has no fear of the dentist because of the care taken to make everyone feel at ease. Many thanks to all the staff.

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Linda Prescod

I find everyone I interact with at Kingsclere Dental Practice Sam are professional and friendly.

24th May 2025

Didn't wait long they are professional andfreindly

23rd May 2025

I was able to arrange a check at short notice, to allay concerns. The dentist was really helpful and considerate and reassuring.

21st May 2025

I had a hygenist who came to just fill in for others on holiday. I just felt she did a more thorough clean than anyone I had before. Plus the dentist always does a complete check over.

20th May 2025

The whole team are always so welcoming, friendly and kind. They greet you professionally yet personally. Always the highest level of service, and Jay is not only highly knowledgeable, empathetic and skilled, he has one of the best chair side manners and really puts a nervous patient at ease.Dare I say, I actually enjoy going to the dentist, after years of being highly anxious and scared from past horrific experiences before coming to Kingsclere, thank you all. A great team

17th May 2025

All staff are welcoming, efficient and friendly.

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Rachel Walter

Kind professional and caring

11th May 2025

What would happen on future appointments was clearly explained so I know what to expect on future visits.

10th May 2025

Everything was explained and I felt comfortable throughout treatment

8th May 2025

Jay had to remove a tooth which was very troublesome but he persevered and after an hour and a half it came out. All throughout he reassured me and informed me of what was happening. Painful but glad for it to be removed

8th May 2025

very good service

7th May 2025

Professional staff

30th April 2025

Always treated with respect and staff are very friendly.

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