A slow-dissolving troche with polyol molecules is disclosed. It may be an adherenttroche, preferably adhered to teeth or gums or cheek with acacia gum, or a lollipopor child's pacifier. Consumers are instructed to use the troches at theend of each day and after each meal, at least four times per day to benefit oral health,particularly caries, gingivitis, periodontitis, ear infections, sinus infections,halitosis and risk of Streptococcus mutans infecting their blood from theirmouths. The polyol molecules are preferably xylitol. The troches may be madewith a bi-layer tablet press rounded on one side and flat on the other, preferablyusing acacia gum in the flat side layer for adhesion.
