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

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As someone who's one of those that fear the denistry (prior to my appointment at Castle park I hadn't gone for about 6 years). The staff are so kind and very welcoming. They also always ensured I felt comfortable and was ok with any and all procedures or any aspects that needed to be performed. The few times I've now been there, they've always been clear, clean and professional. Thank you for being so welcoming.

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