I was developing an abscessed tooth. I had some gum left from making the oil. It was hard. My tooth was broken and the money to have it crowned just hasn't been there. And now, the my jaw was becoming angry with a developing infection. I didn't know what to do and the money for medicine just wasn't there either. Hey! Wait a minute, I got this gum. So, I stuck it on top of the broken tooth and clamped down. The pain went away quick. And then, the next morning a small pocket of fluid was present along the side of the jaw under the tooth area. A day or so later, infection gone along with the pain and the pocket of fluid. This was right after Thanksgiving. I still haven't been to the dentist or doctor. My tooth is still broken and not infected. Maybe crown money will come through, soon.