<s>[INST] for almost a week now my gums have been hurting like crazy and no matter how much i brush the pain won't go away. what's a natural remedy that i can do at home to fix this problem? i haven't been to the dentist in a while so idk if it's a cavity or something else..what should i do? [/INST] You have answered your own question, do consult a dentist. As u mentioned gums hurt as 'crazy'- though you cannot pin point the exact cause, most often it can be a dental infection in a region between two teeth that requires professional diagnosis. Hope this answers your query. </s>