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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 Titchfield Dental Health 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

People are talking about us

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

850 Reviews

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GJ

G Johnson

A highly professional team and personnel experience to make you feel welcome and looked after by their dentists and colleagues I will continue to use this dentist moving forward in the future Many thanks

3rd October 2025

My needs were very well understood and in a very professional way several solutions/options were explained in a very straight forward way that I understood

3rd October 2025

Kind and thorough treatment

3rd October 2025

Always helpful & knowledgeable- I like that they suggest options but never push you to have any treatment you don’t want or can afford. Love the cleanliness of the practice & welcoming of reception staff

27th September 2025

I just think my dentist RIck is fantastic

26th September 2025

My hygienist is always friendly, knows me and I feel comfortable knowing Im in capable hands

25th September 2025

Friendly and very efficient service.

25th September 2025

Friendly competent staff in all departments

24th September 2025

Managed to get an appointment the next day, even though it wasn't an emergency. Friendly staff all around. very quick turnaround on making the new retainer - it was ready hours later!

24th September 2025

I was given a quick appointment and all the treatment was carried out in one go

21st September 2025

There are no words to this amazing dentist and Lynsey and Rick are outstanding individuals. They have kept me on track with attending on a regular basis.. the team around do an amazing role. Thank you

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Rachel

Fantastic dental practice! Always so warm and welcoming. Lovely reception staff, nurses and dentists. In particular, Dr. Anya was absolutely brilliant with our young son and made his appointment very special. Thank you so much to all the amazing team and we look forward to seeing you all again.

17th September 2025

From the moment you enter you are greeted by lovely reception team. Rick and his nurse puts you at ease.

RD

ruth davies

If you’re nervous about going to the dentist then this is the place to try. The staff are great at putting you at ease and they so friendly and non-judgmental. I wouldn’t go anywhere else.My smile is much improved.

16th September 2025

I always become very nervous at the dentist and never feel comfortable. But I can say that every member of staff at titchfield dental make me feel calm and comfortable every step of the way. The dentist I have is so lovely. I couldn’t recommend highly enough!

16th September 2025

All staff very friendly. Procedures on the day explained and future procedures also covered.

13th September 2025

The friendliness of the staff and how they put an anxious patient at ease, with their calm informative approach. Anya made me feel safe. I could raise my hand at anytime for a break, the treatment was unrushed. The outcome exceeded my expectations.

DF

Dave Fryer

Amazing treatment from Anya and Jenny today. I’m an extremely anxious patient but they both make me feel safe, with an appropriate use of humour to lighten my tense feelings. Thank you

12th September 2025

Linda was fantastic she listened to what I wanted and the results are perfect.

12th September 2025

All staff treated me with care and respect

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