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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 Castle Park 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

Why our patients love Castle Park Dental

Here's some of the recent feedback from our amazing patients

Patient reviews

576 Reviews

5.0

27th March 2025

As a nervous patient I am always anxious but each member of staff always put me at my ease and are extremely patient and keep me informed every step of the way.

27th March 2025

Great all-round service.

26th March 2025

A highly professional practice with attention to patient care

24th March 2025

I was treated with care and courtesy and the treatment was (as far as I can tell) excellent. I was given the time needed even though I believe this exceeded the scheduled time.

24th March 2025

every one so nice and hepfull very clean andrew is so good he listen to what you want and tells you what he going to do

24th March 2025

Friendliness of staff. Fill expiration of the treatment to be carried out. Post treatment ‘housekeeping’ to ensure procedure was a success

23rd March 2025

You are treated by people who care

21st March 2025

welcoming, clean, peaceful, nice staff who are great at what they do

21st March 2025

Well trained, state of the art treatment, very satisfied

LC

Luke C

Friendly, helpful and attentive care. The staff team are great and very focused on delivering comfortable support. The waiting area is relaxed and well equipped

SO

Sue Ormston

Brilliant service as ever . Broken tooth fixed perfectly !

AL

Alice Levantiz

I had a brilliant experience at castle dental and would recommend them to anyone. I went in really self conscious about my teeth and have left feeling super confident with my new smile thanks to ozge and the team. I felt well informed about the appointments that I was having and I really appreciated the team fitting in with quite a tight time frame for me so it would all be done for my wedding. All appointments I was seen on time and experienced no pain in any of the procedures - thanks for everything :)

27th January 2025

I have already recommended friends to your practice

24th January 2025

excellent treatment

24th January 2025

The dentist was calm, reassuring and efficient. I have experienced no problems since.

21st January 2025

The friendliness and helpfulness of the staff and the confidence I have in the person treating me.

18th January 2025

All of the Dental staff explained to me what was and Going to happen and the treatment was pain free

16th January 2025

The whole team from the reception staff to the hygienist & the different dentists I've seen in the last 2 years have all been faultless. Cannot be happier.

16th January 2025

You are treated like an individual with courtesy, care and respect. Visiting Castle Park Dental Care is the first time in my life (I’m 58) that I don’t feel scared

30th December 2024

We rate the quality of staff and the treatment given very highly

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