Miracle Dental Gum is unique in that it is Miracle PerioGel formulated as chewing gum. Because of the length of time a single stick of gum is typically chewed (10-30 minutes), and the compression forces involved, clinical testing has demonstrated that Miracle Dental Gum combats bad breath and mouth bacteria. The typical chewing time would allow the continued release of the natural ingredients next to the gum pocket, where a portion would enter the pocket through the mechanics of chewing.