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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 The Mayhill Dental and Specialist Centre 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
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The biggest complement we receive is when our patients refer their friends and family to The Mayhill Dental and Specialist Centre. 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…

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726 Reviews

5.0

30th April 2025

High quality facilities, equipment and environment plus excellent team

26th April 2025

The people are fabulous and David Guppy is a dental genious

25th April 2025

The reception ladies are amazing, lovely attitudes, always happy to re-arrange/ answer enquiries arrange applicants via emails, super accommodating, we will miss them when we leave.Orthodontist Ben is great, knowledgable and personable, would recommend his services to anyone with children needing braces etc

18th April 2025

All staff are very professional and listen too and answer one's concerns, they are very competent in their work.

17th April 2025

Great staff and very welcoming

17th April 2025

Travel from Cardiff in order for David to continue looking after me as I trust him

17th April 2025

General time taken and understanding what my wishes were

14th April 2025

Helpful staff members who are happy to assist with your queries.

12th April 2025

Everything and everyone is top notch

10th April 2025

I received excellent service on both my appointment's

5th April 2025

Friendly welcome and very good examination. Made aware of future problems and how to prevent any further treatment.

4th April 2025

My teeth are very sensitive and Catherine Tait always listens and ensures I have the best hygiene appointment possible with minimal sensitivity.

2nd April 2025

Helpful and friendly staff

LH

Lance Hudson

I have received 4 dental implants from the Mayhill Dental Centre and have found both Ryan and Jason to be exceptionally capable and professional in my dental care and most importantly to me they both took the time to answer all my concerns and questions and put me at ease. I am very pleased with the work they have done. I would highly recommend both dentists and their nursing staff. In all my interactions with the admin front desk I found them to be very proficient, professional and friendly and I would thoroughly recommend the Mayhill Dental Centre.

28th March 2025

The care I was given by all the team was second to none! They all went above and beyond and I thank them all for that!

28th March 2025

Staff always friendly and professional.

27th March 2025

Always very friendly

27th March 2025

Professional, knowledgeable and caring team. Helpful reception team. Clean and comfortable environment

27th March 2025

Very friendly and efficient staff throughout the clinic. Warm friendly atmosphere at reception. Thorough check up from dentist and hygienist. Highly recommend the Mayhill.

14th March 2025

All the staff I have met have been very welcoming and friendly. The dentist had been excellent and open and honest with me.

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