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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 Envisage Dental Ferndown 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

Sue Walker

Sue Walker

Dentist

GDC NO. 64514

Dr. Tom Rowland

Dr. Tom Rowland

Dentist

GDC NO. 279282

Sarah Mussell

Sarah Mussell

Dentist

GDC NO. 251312

Rebecca Jones

Rebecca Jones

Dentist

GDC NO. 81893

Ibrahim Karakus

Ibrahim Karakus

Dentist

GDC NO. 211372

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The biggest complement we receive is when our patients refer their friends and family to Envisage Dental Ferndown. 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

1315 Reviews

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Olga Adamska

Great dentist, huge thank you to Dr. Tom and his team for sorting my teeth out! Seamless experience from booking appointment to final touches, staff is amazing and super helpful.

10th July 2025

The staff , make you feel welcome and relaxed. Very kind and listen to you . The visit to the hygienist, who was so lovely , explained everything. I have just joined the practice and am very happy with the service and treatment.

10th July 2025

All the staff are very caring and helpful. I am always seen on time. Never feel rushed and always allowed time to chat to the dentist. During treatments the staff constantly check that I am OK. Great service all round. Many thanks.

5th July 2025

Welcoming friendly co-operative, helpful and understanding reception staff combined with courteous, polite and experienced dentist as well as pleasant and attentive dental nurse. Thanks to everyone involved for arranging my appointment at very short notice on a Friday saving me a weekend of pain.

4th July 2025

very friendly and professional hygenist

3rd July 2025

Claire is the best hygienist I have experienced in Dorset. I have a very lower threshold to pain and Claire is mindful of this. Great care and great service. Thank you.

3rd July 2025

The reception staff are always welcoming and polite. Tom is friendly and efficient and explains everything as he goes along.

3rd July 2025

My teeth don't just look great they also feel good. Good to use!? I have my own Hollywood smile

3rd July 2025

Friendly & Happy staff was great to have some banter too !

3rd July 2025

Friendly staff

27th June 2025

The reception staff were very helpful with a question I had about my dental plan. They did not know the answer so they phoned and came back to me with the answer before my appointment. They are always very polite and welcoming.I am not a fan of going to the dentist having had some not so good experiences with the dentist as a child and with one previous dentist.The dentist and hygienist are mindful of this and always reassure me explaining what they are going to do before starting. This had made it a much more positive experience since joining Envisage Ferndown several years ago.

27th June 2025

Just great really

26th June 2025

Have been going there for a very long time. Always polite , helpfull and very informative

26th June 2025

Friendly and helpful

25th June 2025

Envisage has always made me feel totally comfortable and confident during my visits.

17th June 2025

Friendly atmosphere, experienced staff.

17th June 2025

First class service

15th June 2025

Beckky takes great care to do the best job she can. She and the assistant were friendly, efficient and professional

14th June 2025

Staff are always friendly and helpful. My dentist is excellent and explains everything well and not pushy. Also has a lovely manner.

14th June 2025

The overall friendliness, efficiency and surroundings.

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