Try to schedule dental appointments. Having your teeth professionally cleaned and checked on a regular basis is essential. It is important in removing plaque which is the culprit behind dental problems, swollen gums and gum infections for the prevention and treating gum infection. It is especially important since since you can have gum disease on a recurrence of it without knowing or noticing any of its symptom. It would be great if you talk to your dentist about how often you should schedule dental trips and cleanings. Then when you do, you should be sure to keep those dental appointments observed.