Breathing strips can fight bacteria and improve oral health.
Breath strips were created by the Pfizer company, which in 2000 developed Listerine Pocket Packs® breath freshener strips. Claiming that the strips would do the job of a mouthwash in terms of freshening breath, in a very short time Pfizer quickly came up with a successful product. Their breath tapes were released for sale in 2001 and in 2002 they earned over $250 million United States Dollars (USD) from their product. Time magazine ranked the product as one of the best inventions of 2002.
Advocates of breath strips believe they serve the same purpose as mouthwash.
Through a special formula, a small strip of breath placed on the tongue dissolves almost instantly. It creates an extreme minty flavor by doing so, which creates fresher breath. Most of these strips, including Pfizer’s Listerine type, are sugar-free, so they won’t negatively impact your oral health. In fact, Pfizer test strips contain chemicals that help fight bacteria and can actually improve oral health.
Rotavirus is of particular risk to the elderly and young children.
Due to their novelty and the fast pace in many people’s lives, breathing straps have sold and continue to sell well. Many other companies have developed their own brands, most promising and offering a fresh taste in the mouth. Companies that relied primarily on sugarless gum or mints to do the work of a breathing strip saw their profit margins shrink slightly as a result of Pfizer’s invention.
Wearing breathing straps can help make a better impression in social settings.
It should be noted that the breathing strips did not completely overshadow the gum and bullets; Some people chew gum because they enjoy it, and a breath strip just doesn’t meet the same requirements. Similarly, they are not as elegant as presenting mints to guests after dinner. However, for those who want fresh breath quickly, they have become the first choice.
Strip solubility is no longer just about fresh breath. For some time now, medical researchers have been working on fast or instant dissolving drugs. Researchers at John Hopkins University in 2007 finally created a process for the instant administration of a rotavirus vaccine via tongue strips.
Rotavirus poses a special risk to young children and the elderly. It can cause diarrhea and vomiting for days, and children can quickly become dehydrated and require hospitalization. This new medication management system costs less money to store, ship, and is very easy to administer. This raises the hope that more children will get the vaccine and have some protection against a life-threatening disease.