Hi Marilyn., Its that long ago I had forgotten I had written the post. I agree that bleeding gums indicate some form of infection. However Mangosteen is proving to be such a good Anti-bacterial(it is even affective against Golden Staph) that it can penetrate deep between the teeth & gums to clean up the infection. obviously it should be swirled round in the mouth for quite a while, & be the last thing in it before retiring to be effective. It is difficult for people to realise the potential uses of Mangosteen as an antibacterial, antifungal & anti inflammatory, particularly as it is ONLY a fruit! Yet not too long ago, Aloe Vera was ONLY a Succulent, & Echinacea ONLY a pretty cone flower. DONT WORRY, WE CAN WAIT!!