Sir, I was intrigued by the article entitled Red wine good for gums (BDJ 2006; 200: 245) as I have often suggested patients imagine their mouthwash is a Beaujolais. Personally I recommend just one tablet for a Beaujolais, two for a young Claret, three for a New World Cabernet Sauvignon and four for a Premier Grand Cru Classe (recommended for private patients!).