Hello, I have had swollen, inflamed, painful, red gums for the past 4-5 days on the outside of my gums (lip-side, as opposed to tongue-side). Additionally, the edges and underside of my tongue are red and irritated and it almost looks like the bottom of my tongue is peeling, kind of like stringy skin tag looking things hanging off of the bottom side. Additionally, in the back of my mouth where the gum meets the cheeks there is peeling. It is very very painful and even more painful when I eat sweet/sugary foods or spicy foods. What should I do? I went to a dentist today who didn't know what it is and was of no help and referred me to someone else who can't see me for 3 months. Any help is appreciated--in tons of pain and panicking!