My daughter is forty five years old and goes every six months for her cleaning with the dental hygienist. When it came time for her visit the doctor advised her of a serious gum infection and she would need some surgery on her gums. He advised her that once she had completed the surgery he wanted her to use a product called oramd. He described it as all natural oils from peppermint, spearmint and almonds. He said that you brush twice a day by placing two drops on your toothbrush. He was sure that he would not see her back there for any more surgery if she continued to us it.