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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

Dentist

Dr Marcus Charles-Drummond

Dr Marcus practices general dentistry at Newcastle Dental Practice. He is known for his kind and caring approach to his patients. He has a firm belief in adopting a holistic approach to patient care and regularly puts anxious patients at ease. Dr Marcus graduated from the University of Plymouth in 2019. He is passionate about providing a high standard of care in aesthetic and restorative dentistry. ...

Dr Marcus Charles-Drummond
Patient Reviews

People are talking about us

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

727 Reviews

5.0

5th July 2025

My experience was really great as I have a fear of the dentist and have health issues so it’s difficult for me but everyone was great as they helped me be calm and get through the appointment.So overall a great experience!

4th July 2025

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2nd July 2025

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2nd July 2025

Excellent dentist Chris and Hygienist Simon

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Susan Wain

I had a bad experience at another dental practice so didn’t go to see a hygienist for a couple of years .Jen and Casey were amazing ,they understood and I had a pain free experienc and they took their time with me .I came out feeling a different person .I thank them so much .

29th June 2025

from start to finish the appointment ran smoothly with care and consideration always in place

28th June 2025

I have to say the receptionists were excellent, approachable and do a brilliant job' front of house'After many years of suffering from terrible dental anxiety , I feel very well looked after and my have full confidence in Dr Emily and the team.

28th June 2025

Being reassured

27th June 2025

I followed my previous dentist with whom I have followed for over 25 years. Having now experienced several dental practices, I feel at the age of 73 I can evaluate a dental practice quickly. I visited the practice before my appointment. I was very impressed with Sophie, the service manager. Her assistants were also so genuinely welcoming. I’ve had two appointments so far and have been delighted with my service. Well done, team.

26th June 2025

I get very anxious going to the dentist but I was made to feel at ease and had a great experience. both teams were a credit to the practice.

25th June 2025

Marcus is amazing and did a great job with my bridge and getting mouth guards sorted.

25th June 2025

Dr Emily Lane was very kind and patient and made me feel completely reassured. I would not hesitate to recommend her. Thank you.

25th June 2025

Yannis took great care in ensuring that everything was just right, and that I was completely satisfied with the fitting of the crown. He explained all the process clearly all the way through, stopped immediately I asked and although appointment ran over time, I did not feel rushed in any way.

17th June 2025

The professionalism and care taken by the hygienist was first class as it always is at this dental practice.Explained the whole process especially as today there were changes to the standard process which actually improved the experience. In simple terms the water being used in the cleaning process was warm and not ice cold.

13th June 2025

I don’t like going to the dentists and I was made to feel at ease all through my appointment (very important to me). The lady I saw was really good at explaining things to me, advising me and not rushing me. It was a very good experience for someone like me, making me not dread my next visit.

12th June 2025

Always had a phobia of dentists but Harry really makes it easy. He explains everything and makes sure you are comfortable and not in any pain

12th June 2025

Very efficient and professional team

12th June 2025

Great service and I didn’t experience any problems.

11th June 2025

Options explained and deslt eith. Plan set in place

11th June 2025

Really friendly welcome every visit very professional and polite staff the hygienist is extremely thorough showed me properly how to clean my teeth which is very important and now I've got excellent gums thanks Craig

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