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Sensitive and painful gums
Mouth ulcers are a common cause of sensitive or painful gums, and can usually be treated with an antiseptic mouthwash or special ulcer gel, both of which are available from chemists. Sometimes the problem can arise as a result of damage to the gum, causing a sore spot. This should heal within a few days and, again, can be treated with mouthwash or gel.
Where a poor fitting denture maybe the cause of the ulcer, it is important to seek treatment for this quickly.
Sometimes an abscess can cause painful gums, and you may need a course of antibiotics and possibly root canal treatment.
If you suffer from a sore spot or ulcer in the same place for more than a few days, it is wise to get it checked out by us.
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7th May 2025
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4th May 2025
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2nd May 2025
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26th April 2025
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25th April 2025
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24th April 2025
I have been a patient at The Dental Health Centre for many years and have always received first class treatment in all respects. The current staff maintain or even improve on past treatment experiences.
24th April 2025
I have been attending the practice for several years. I have only seen Mr Pett and the hygienists Aleena and Stella. Everyone I have dealth with (including the admin team) have always been good/professional and I have faith in the clinical teams' abilities (which is improtant, having had some bad dental exepereinces as a child). Since the takeover by the new organisation, I (rightly or wrongly) feel there is more of an emphasis to upsell products/treatments.
21st April 2025
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19th April 2025
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18th April 2025
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18th April 2025
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17th April 2025
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16th April 2025
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16th April 2025
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9th April 2025
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