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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 Hindhead Dental Practice 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 Hindhead Dental Practice. 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

693 Reviews

5.0

17th August 2025

I feel confident that my needs will be met

14th August 2025

The personal touch to patients by all the staff at the practice from walking in the door to leaving at the end of the appointment. In particular the care of Mr Ellis is second to none.

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Sandy Seagrove

Julie is always professional and, friendly and excellent at what she does. All the staff were very pleasant and helpful.

9th August 2025

I HAVE BEEN GOING TO HINDHEAD DENTAL CLINIC FOR 10 YEARS AND WOULD NOT GO ANYWHERE ELSE

6th August 2025

I have been going to Paul for over 30 years, he and his team are excellent

2nd August 2025

Always a good experience. I travel from Dorset to see Paul. I think that probably says it all!

31st July 2025

Friendly and efficient service from a team I know very well

29th July 2025

Normal excellent service from the team

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Chris C

Always a great level of care and professionalism received from great people.

26th July 2025

Efficient safe pleasant

24th July 2025

Caring, professional, capable and have complete confidence in the care I am given.All members of staff have the same level of understanding and professionalism.

24th July 2025

Very attentive staff comfortable waiting area east to park and very professional service

KD

Keith Driver

Superb staff, well organised, thoughtful and diligent at reception. First class dentistry and dental hygiene. Highly recommended.

JG

Janine Gillard

Always welcoming, professional and caring, aswell as brilliant at what they do.

JE

Jackie E

I have been coming to this practise for 25+ years and the service is the best. Paul Ellis has built up a first class team in this practise, thank you all.

23rd July 2025

All the staff are friendly and professional. Reassuring and efficient.

GD

Glen Davies

Ivan was helpful and considerate as always.

18th July 2025

I would never go anywhere else. I have been going there for over 40 years and Mr Ellis is the best dentist in the world and his team absolutely first rate.

17th July 2025

All the staff and professionals at Hindhead Dental practice are kind helpful and efficient. Very good service. Will recommend to friends.

17th July 2025

The dentists and hygienists make you very relaxed. Receptionist very friendly.

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