What causes soft, white gums?

About two weeks ago, my upper-right gums began to bleed when I brushed them. They were red and painful, so I assumed I had some form of gingivitis. I brushed and starting using mouthwash more often.





Over the past week, the bottom-right gums began mirroring the upper-right gums. I also began to floss and use a hydrogen-peroxide solution (diluted half-and-half with water).





Three days ago, my gums began turning white. The bleed less and are not as painful. The gums are also very soft and fleshy. However, now the gums on the left side of my mouth have started to hurt too. One tooth in particular has a sort of brown line on one side of the gum.





So, I brush twice a day, floss, and use both listerine mouthwash and hydrogen-peroxide solutions to try and get rid of the bacteria in my mouth. My teeth are very white and I've never had a cavity. I always remember to brush my teeth.





Why is this happening to my gums? Is it really bad gingivitis? What could possibly be wrong? :(

What causes soft, white gums?
You need to floss at least once a day if not twice a day. If you don't floss often then your gums will bleed and be painful.


You might want to call your dentist and ask him.