<s>[INST] Hello. I guess I damaged my gingiva with floss like 24 hours ago. I had an ırrıtatıon sürüngeni the day ilke as film there's somethıng stuck between my two certain teeth but there wasn't anything. Now the gum between that teeth is swollen and aching, probably bleeding too. After I brushed my teeth, I chewed rubbing alcohol to numb the area then used the rinse solution. It's still aching. How can I avoid a possible infection, or cure it if it has already started.Thanks. [/INST] Hello, First of all you should floss your teeth as instructed by your dentist. You can use warm saline gargle 3-4 times a day for 5 days. Massage your gums using your finger after brushing. This would help in subsiding the infection. Even then if it is persistent consult your dentist and get a scaling of teeth done. Regards </s>