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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

864 Reviews

5.0

18th October 2025

Emergency appointment for an acute problem. Seen quickly expert treatment lovely staff- mix of professionalism and friendliness, reassurance and encouragement

BR

Barrie Rickard

Titchfield Dental Health Ltd, is a modern well managed dental practice,. Of particularly note is Anya, who looks after all my Dental needs, Anya, deeply cares and great at keeping you fully informed/involved through any procedures. Anya helped where my daughter who has a real phobia of dental practices as toddler, good progress with trust. It feels like a family practice at the top of their game, everyone have met in the practice are professional and warm/welcoming. Keep it up!

15th October 2025

The Hygienist was welcoming, friendly and caring about my comfort during the treatment. She explained all aspects of the treatment and took time out at the finish to discuss teeth cleaning and follow up appointment. Reception offered me severl appointments for me to select from.

TD

Teresa Davies

I’ve been a client for many years and always very happy with the care given on each visit.

14th October 2025

Very friendly , helpful staff . Hygienist explained the treatment before she started , time allowed to ask any questions , no hurry felt

11th October 2025

Extremely friendly welcome by the team

9th October 2025

Appointment was with the hygienist. On time. Lovely lady, takes great care and she’s skilled and competent at her job. Everyone at Titchfield is caring and excellent at their jobs. Highly recommend.

9th October 2025

Highly competent, always kind and helpful, never had a problem,

9th October 2025

Staff are so kind and understanding

9th October 2025

Friendly, welcoming and professional dental practice. I wouldn't want to go anywhere else.

9th October 2025

Really friendly helpful staff. Good communication and engagement with me as the patient

9th October 2025

All the staff at the surgery are so friendly and helpful. There is always laughter somewhere in the surgery which lightens the atmosphere, let's be honest, not many people enjoy the dental experience, but Titchfield make it so much easier.The reception area is clean and comfortable and treatment rooms light and clean.

7th October 2025

Friendly atmosphere, engaging staff and highly professional

7th October 2025

The staff, everyone is very friendly and you never feel like a number.

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

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