This study is a Phase 1/2a placebo-controlled, double-blind, randomized, dose-escalation study to evaluate the safety and proof of concept of Antiplaque Chewing Gum. This is a 2-part trial with 9 dosing cohorts in Phase 1 and 7 dosing cohorts in Phase 2a. For both phases, the oral soft (OST) and oral hard tissues (OHT) will be examined. Changes from baseline, such as soft tissue erythema, ulceration and sloughing, will be noted and assessments will be made by the principal investigator as to whether they might be attributable to the antiplaque chewing gum.