Sure, if you have pain, swelling, or bleeding of the gums, it could mean infection, gingivitis, or even advanced periodontal disease. This is where emergency dentists can help, as soon as you arrive they will clean whatever needs to be cleaned, apply some medication and, in most cases, they will either provide the necessary further treatment or at least do everything to lessen the pain and to not allow it to go any further. The consequences of ignoring the signs and symptoms of the gum could be tooth loss or systemic health problems.