### instruction:
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description.

### input:
Hello, out of nowhere, a few days ago, my left side of my frontal gums have been hurting. Its been getting worse the past day or so. It hurts if i eat, or drink, brush, or even when im just sitting here. Its a soreness, and its pink, its also alittle bit on my lip. What is wrong with me? I am not a smoker. I eat fairly healthy, no spicy foods. A week ago i started brushing my teeth with arm and hammer baking soda because i heard it whitens your teeth but i havent done it in the past few days. What can this be?

### output:

Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor. I read your query. Inflammation of gums can be due to several reasons. Just check for any swelling or pus in that area or cavity in any nearby tooth. If so, you need to visit dentist for its treatment. As you mentioned using baking soda. Its has good abrasive action and raise pH of mouth inhibiting bacteria but at times it can also cause gum inflammation. I suggest you to use a good toothpaste with baking soda rather than raw soda. Maintain good oral hygiene. If there is any plaque or calculus deposits, get oral prophylaxis done. Brush twice a day. USS mouthwash. Do warm saline rinses. You can use Lidocaine oral gel on gums before eating. This will reduce burning sensation. Take good diet, multivitamin and minerals, specially vitamin C, a, iron. Massage your gums with a gum paint. If inflammation persists or worsens, see a dentist. Hope the answer helps you. Thank you!