Beneficial bacteria are needed to protect against the nonbeneficial organisms that cause thrush, gum conditions, tooth decay, inflamed mouth tissue, and bad breath. In order for these beneficial bacteria to implant and be effective, they must come into direct contact with the mouth, teeth, gums and throat. For this reason, each lozenge should be slowly dissolved in the mouth after meals. The specific strains used in Super 5 have been specially chosen for their value to oral health and have been formulated to the appropriate viable count.