My gum is sore.. not sure why, all red and sorta swollen? any ideas on what to do b4 i can go to dentist?

Question

i brush my teeth 3 times a day

Answer 1

Rinse your mouth with warm salt water every 3-4 hours. Salt water naturally soothes inflammed gums. Stay away from foods with cinnamon- it inflammes gum tissue. Chew sugarless spearmint gum.

Answer 2

Do you brush your gums as well when you brush your teeth? If so, then you are brushing it way too hard, way too much, and way too often. If you don't brush your gums then you should start, but gently.