I have sensitive teeth normally and after having a cavity filled a year ago I became a frequent flosser. I had a bad pain on the left side of my mouth in my gums, but I am abroad and can not see a dentist for another few weeks, so I have been taking a pain reliever since then. About 4 days ago, I woke up and the gums inbetween and just behind my two front teeth are swollen, sensitive and bleed when I brush my teeth. I have tried flossing but it is very painful. What is this from? Is there a way to make it go away or reduce the swelling?
Hello, Thanks for posting your query.  It is good to know that you floss regularly. Regular flossing helps a lot in maintaining oral hygiene. Coming to your query, pain, swelling and bleeding in the gums could be due to inflammation of gums which can happen due to forceful lodgment of food in between two teeth because of a cavity or due to accumulation of tartar [calculus].  I would advise you not to floss now as you may injure the already traumatized gums. You need to see a dentist who will assess the cause of your agony. Taking painkillers for a prolonged time is not advised. You may do lukewarm saline rinses. But visit to a dentist is must. Hope that answers your query. Let me know if you have any more questions on this. Wishing you a quick recovery.  Chat Doctor.