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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 Cedar Dental Care 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 Cedar Dental Care. 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

1711 Reviews

5.0

22nd July 2025

Very freindly and professional

21st July 2025

My dentist always puts me at my ease, is very friendly, explains everything that my treatment will involve. I never feel rushed and feel very confident in her hands.

21st July 2025

Everything first rate, cant think of any negative comments to make! Well done Abi, well worth travelling all the way up from Devon for!

19th July 2025

Reception staff friendly & obliging . Waiting area comfortable & spotless . Treatment room again comfortable & spotless . Dentist & Dental Nurse highly professional , friendly & caring too. Any questions answered honestly & everything explained in a way that i can understand.

18th July 2025

competent professional treatment in a friendly environment

17th July 2025

I am well-known at the practice and I’m always given a personal welcome. My dental history is also well-known and this is supported by an impressive IT record system which includes instant access to scans, x-rays as well as written records.

16th July 2025

Just good, reliable, friendly service.

16th July 2025

Continuity with the same dentist and dental nurse are important to me. It builds a relationship of trust and understanding. They are both welcoming and competent and professional.

16th July 2025

every one is polite and helpful

15th July 2025

I have been attending the Practice for over40 years and have always received a fantastic service and much respect from highly qualified polite and courteous staff.

15th July 2025

I have a great fear of dental treatment. This fear is quite unfounded with The Cedars and my dentist, Rav. My treatment has never been painful and my ridiculous fears are tolerated with patience and understanding.

11th July 2025

Lovely friendly staff. Clean airy waiting room.

10th July 2025

Very efficient team, treated with care and courtesyBy everyone , the dentist and dental nurse were very kind and caring. Always feel very happy with my treatment

10th July 2025

Always a pleasure, staff are friendly and well coming, treatment is always first class. Simply a great dental practice

9th July 2025

I have been a patient for over 40 years.I always receive processional and friendly service

8th July 2025

I have had Roy Patel as my dentist for many years and I wouldn’t go to anyone else. He always puts me at my ease and I trust him completely. Both he and Louise, his hygienist, have looked after my teeth really well. During my hygienist appointment one of my crowns became loose and Roy managed to secure it for me before I left the Practice. I only had to wait a short while and he fitted me in between patients.

8th July 2025

Very quick response to a problem with an implant

7th July 2025

Procedure was clearly explained and the surgeon made sure throughout that I was comfortable.

7th July 2025

Helpful at reception. Clinician was helpful and friendly

6th July 2025

Gursharan has been consistently professional and thorough with each appointment that I have had with her.

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