Gum disease?

Has anyone on here got or ever had gum disease? My gums are sore and teeth ache slightly. I phoned my dentist but because of covid only managed a phone consultation, usual advice about hygiene and a stricter cleaning regime. My gums don’t look sore. I had a gum problem about forty years ago which resulted in gum recession. I just wish we could get back to normal Dentist routines.

Sore in what way are they swollen or have lumps on them and where there are teeth or gaps ?