An oral hygiene tablet or capsule for direct oral delivery of active ingredients to humans and animals is provided composed of a tablet or capsule having an outer shell and inner cavity containing an active ingredient. Active ingredients contained and delivered by the oral hygiene tablet include mouthwash, toothpaste, medicament, mouth soothing and numbing agents, fluoride rinse, joint preserving agents, vitamins and herbal supplements. Other ingredients, such as flavor enhancers, scents, colorings and sugars may be included in the composition of the tablet or capsule. Delivery of the supplement ingredients is effectuated by simply placing the tablet into the mouth and allowing saliva to cause the outer shell to dissolve. The dissolution process can be accelerated by biting of the tablet/capsule and breaking it into smaller particles and/or by drinking water when the tablet is inserted into the mouth.