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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 healin…

  • 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 [practice name] 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 Temple Square Dental. 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

1212 Reviews

5.0

23rd July 2025

Nervous patient. Acknowledged by staff and always carefully monitored. Particularly nervous on this visit for unknown reason. Immediately noticed and treatment progressed slower to counter this.

23rd July 2025

Excellent personal care by the clinician and staff. Everything explained in advance including any options. Aftercare explained as well plus follow up calls to check I was ok after some unpleasant treatment.

TJ

Teresa Jones

Great dentist. Had a major root canal done and Dr Landau was amazing. He genuinely cared about me as a patient, knowing I was anxious and helped calm my nerves. Plus we had a good sing along to the radio whilst drilling my tooth!!

18th July 2025

I am very happy with my treatment and feel confident with my dentist who is doing a good job

17th July 2025

Aaron was fantastic with my son making his first experience of tooth extraction easy. Follow up call was greatly appreciated by me and my son!

17th July 2025

Aaaronensures that you are aware of the procedures and implications

17th July 2025

Always exceptional service from all

11th July 2025

Everyone was very helpful and kind, smiling and relaxed, making my son’s visit a pleasant one

5th July 2025

Efficiency ,highly competent and professional. Warm friendly inter-relational skills. Felt all staff really cared and were genuinely interested about the patient and their experience, not just now but in time ahead too. Don’t think it was just because they knew there would be a patient satisfaction survey. Has been my consistent experience over a number of years. They have their organisational values set up on the entrance, which they do seem to meet, for me at least. Congratulations to this practice.

5th July 2025

Everyone is professional, very courteous and always willing to help in any way they can.

5th July 2025

Kind , calm and professional .I dislike dental treatment , have had many treatments in the past .Always having attended as requested .Although expensive I doo feel that this practice has my health and dental fitness as their top considereration . In a nutshell I trust Dr Arron Landau .

5th July 2025

Dr Prab Morgan is an excellent dentist. She explains every procedure which makes me feel more relaxed.

4th July 2025

The care to patients is first class, from all staff, there are delays in waiting for appointment but I don’t mind that as they are looking after the patient before me which is the right thing to do.

4th July 2025

I have been attending this surgery for many years, the environment is comfortable, the service very good and all members of staff are efficient and helpful. I would particulary single out Lucie and Prab. I don't enjoy going to the dentist but I have total confidence in this practice.

3rd July 2025

Humans dealing face to face with humans! Not reduced to second hand operations by way of a machine which replaces the warmth of human contact.

3rd July 2025

Great caring team, fantastic service been a client for over 30 years

28th June 2025

The dentist and nurse were very caring and helped overcome my fears. The treatment was excellent and no problems were experienced afterwards. Throughout the treatment, I felt confident in the dentist’s skill, as well as the competence of the nurse. The experience was less difficult than expected. Thank you.

28th June 2025

I saw Dr Aron for my routine check up. He was very professional, remembered my issues, asked about my personal situation and explained his findings very clearly. I felt listened to and was confident with his skills and recommendations.

27th June 2025

Prab the dentist is so lovely and accommodating as was her assistant and the reception team. A faultless visit all round.

27th June 2025

Friendly front of house. Excellent dentist made me feel at ease and explained everything at every step.

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