This was a significant development in the history of Britain, and England specifically. King Alfred of the Kingdom of Wessex (later known as Alfred the Great) led the resistance to the Viking invasion. In doing so he was able to unite under his kingship the other Anglo-Saxon kingdoms that were not subject to Danish law. He thus established a united English kingdom (although it was probably called the kingdom of the Anglo-Saxons or something similar).
Soothe sore gums with chamomile tea. Put one tea bag of chamomile in a cup of boiling water. Allow to to steep for five minutes and cool slightly before drinking. Swish the tea around your mouth to sooth your gums before swallowing.
Everybody is different and you may need to try several potential cures to find out what works best for your mouth. Salt can be your best friend if you have tooth pain and bleeding gums. Or if you feel a cold coming on. Gargle salt for 1 minute. Salt can dry up the infection and promote healing of gums. Cloves can also take away the pain and is a powerful antioxidant.