It works well end of story! I gargle twice daily till i feel numb kick in ! Two years in a row i had to have root canals so i visit the dentist with trepidation! This year after this has been a staple i just had a checkup and was good to go! It's fresh, minty, not entirely pleasant but not so unpleasant either but it works so well if you brush after! Less plaque! Fresh breath! Clean white teeth! I buy several of these especially when they go on promotion