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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 Blossomfield 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

Meet the team

Marek Skalka

Clinical Director

GDC NO. 60625

Aslan Pervez

Dentist

GDC NO. 267369

Sadhvik (Vik) Vijay

Dentist

GDC NO. 258868

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The biggest complement we receive is when our patients refer their friends and family to Blossomfield 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

1152 Reviews

5.0

9th July 2025

Professional, caring explained the process fully and friendly (Hannah)Friendly efficient and professional reception (Julie)

9th July 2025

Dentist explained everything with clarity and patience as I am very hard of hearing. The treatment was excellent. All of the reception staff at Blossomfield are friendly and efficient. Well chosen and trained.

9th July 2025

Total confidence in my dentist. Clear explanation of further treatment and of new techniques. A pleasant experience.

8th July 2025

Great staff. Always very polite and helpful.

TK

Tom Kelly

5* Exceptional ! In all areas, from the reception staff ‘Julie’ with her million dollar white smile, the gentle dental nurse ‘Dominique’ and finally the superstar dentist ‘Aslam’ who is thorough, professional and his attention to detail is ‘exceptional’ where nothing is too much trouble. Aslam is a very gifted dentist who makes time for his patients!

3rd July 2025

Staff are all very helpful and knowledgeable in their profession

29th June 2025

Very professional very friendly staff clean and comfortable waiting room and surgery calming atmosphere felt very much at ease would definitely recommend

26th June 2025

Hannah and her assistant are FANTASTIC!

26th June 2025

During the visit you are treated with respect and by friendly staff.

AB

Anthony Barkess

Been using Blossomfield for a number of years now and can't speak highly enough of this practice. From reception to dentists and all other staff employed there, a highly professional and friendly service is always given - almost a pleasure to visit!!

17th June 2025

Could not fault anything important

15th June 2025

I'm a nervous patient. Scared of dentists and pain . I have been a patient at Blossomfield for many years. All practitioners there are patient, understanding and tolerant of my fears. They are all brilliant.

13th June 2025

My dentist was excellent putting me at ease and doing the treatment

11th June 2025

Very pleasant environment and staff are very welcoming and explain treatment very fully. I trust the staff implicitly.

11th June 2025

Good, clean and professional practice. Friendly staff. On time with appointment, gentle dentist, who listens to my needs and concerns. Put me at ease, and i was very happy with the treatment carried out.

10th June 2025

Staff are always professional with a friendly manner.

5th June 2025

Excellent dentist and hygienist

4th June 2025

Dentists

4th June 2025

polite staff, short waiting time, excellent treatment.

3rd June 2025

Everyone is trained and efficient and very friendly

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