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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

Ben Matthews

Dentist

GDC NO. 106008

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

891 Reviews

5.0

10th February 2025

Efficient and friendly staff.

6th February 2025

I was treated with great respect. Asked on several occasions if I was okay. Asked if the filling was proud at all and told if I felt it wasn’t quite right to let them know and they would deal with it.

6th February 2025

Overall a very good experience, Reception Staff are welcoming, friendly and very helpful. Highly professional Clinicians, freely discussed all issues where necessary, again were friendly and welcoming.

6th February 2025

Everyone is always so friendly, I have a dreadful gag reflex and am always treated with the upmost care and attention.

5th February 2025

Very professional, friendly, clean and welcoming.

3rd February 2025

The dentist listened to my explanation of a problem. He assessed the situation and explained in depth what was going on and what the treatment options were.

31st January 2025

Polite, friendly and professional service by hygienist and dentist.

30th January 2025

Friendly, efficient service.

24th January 2025

I felt confident in the ability of my dentist to complete the work to a high standard. The dental nurse was also very reassuring and helpful.

24th January 2025

All good

24th January 2025

Good service throughout. Appointment on time and clear/friendly service noth from hygienist and check up teams.Quite satisfied.

23rd January 2025

There is a great team who all work very hard to ensure the patient journey is excellent, Sam was very informative and explained everything in detail. The nurses were very friendly and approachable

23rd January 2025

Treated with utmost care and respect

23rd January 2025

Seen on time. Friendly and efficient

18th January 2025

Quick, kind and understanding service from all staff members. The staff member who saw us was clearly highly knowledgeable and there was a nice balance between professionalism and making us feel comfortable.

18th January 2025

Mr mstthews treatment and manner was excellent

18th January 2025

Personally I am comfortable going to the dentist but for people that are not I can see how the experience at Kingsclere would help people to relax.

17th January 2025

The clinician was very helpful, kind and explained all that was happening . Also helped me with a payment plan due to all the work I need doing.

17th January 2025

Helpful and friendly staff. The facilities are always clean and well precented Dental procedures fully explained before starting.

16th January 2025

Very helpful staff and mu dentist was friendly and good at his job

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