A toothpaste tablet having a tablet binder in an amount sufficient to form a tablet, a surfactant in amount sufficient to reduce surface tension and increase the rate of dissolution of the tablet in contact with saliva, a cranberry extract in an amount sufficient to reduce micro-adhesion of bacteria, an abrasive in an amount sufficient to mechanically remove debris from a tooth surface and debride plaque, and an artificial sweetener in an amount sufficient to adjust the flavor of the tablet when chewed by a user.
