Today´s review, is about a product that left me quite amazed on how practical it can be. I thought of all of the situations that it would just come in handy, and thought of lots of people that could also be interested. Mainly people that are always on the rush and on-the-go.
I was sent a few samples of a product
called Fresh-Tips ®, and I became really curious about it before
trying it wondering if it worked or not.
What it is:
According to the information they sent,
and for what I could see; Fresh-Tips ® are disposable toothbrushes
that contain a rubber bristle and a xylitol (all natural, sugar-free)
mint that cleans your entire mouth, including your teeth, tongue and
gums. Due to the rubber bristle, this product is gentle on your
enamel and you can also enjoy a gum massage with it.
One of the iconic representations of
Fresh-Tips ® is that you are meant to use them as you would a
lollipop. You would take it out from it´s packet, and place it in
your mouth just like if it was in fact a lollipop (without the biting
and eating it of course), you twirl it, suck on it, and enjoy it as
it cleans your mouth.
There are two versions of the
Fresh-Tips ®, one is the peppermint (blue), which debuted as the
first ever Fresh-Tips ®, and has an inter-dental toothpick for the
hard-to-reach places at the other end of the rubber bristle. The
second version was created with kids in mind. This Fresh-Tips ® does
not contain the toothpick end, just to be safe with the little one´s
mouth and while handling it, and the flavor created for this one is
bubblegum (pink). According to their information, it is a fun way for
kids to learn how to brush their teeth and it helps prevent cavities,
which makes it a win for moms too. According to the information they
sent me, the #1 chronic childhood disease is dental cavities, so one
mouth at a time Fresh-Tips ® is helping to fight this battle.
This product is ergonomic and according
to the information sent it fits perfectly in the mouth.
Practicality:
Fresh-Tips ® are very easy to carry,
since they were created in a comfortable size. Men can hold it in
their pockets, while women, can place them away in their purses.
Ingredients:
Xylitol, sorbitol, peppermint flavor,
magnesium stearate, acesulfame potassium, and sucralose.
According to the information sent to
me; Xylitol is a naturally occurring sweetener that can be extracted
from fruits and vegetables. It looks like sugar, tastes like sugar,
and it has been substituting sugar since the sixties. It gained
popularity due to its ability to fight cavities. It´s great for
diabetics and is a naturally occurring sweetener and is the #1
ingredient in Fresh-Tips ®.
History on the product:
Fresh-Tips ® is a privately owned
brand started by dental professionals. Their goal is to promote fresh
breath and oral health worldwide. Fresh-Tips ® debuts as a complete
mouth freshener that is both a disposable brush that functions as a
healthy lollipop. According to their information, this product is set
to revolutionize the oral care industry.
Dr. Deborah Luis, the founder, comes
from a family of dental professionals. She is a dentist and mom
passionate about oral health. In addition to her product Fresh-Tips,
she treats patients in South Florida. She, along with her husband,
Rene Luis, launched Fresh-Tips ® as a fun and effective way to cure
bad breath on-the-go. If you want to learn more about Fresh-Tips ® or you want to order some, please don´t hesitate to visit their website: www.freshtips.com
Directions for use:
According to Dr. Debbie, “There´s no
wrong way to use Fresh-Tips ®!” You place it in your mouth, just
like you would a lollipop, swirl and use the bristles on teeth and
gums. There is no need for water, and all ends up to enjoying the
gentle massage to your mouth and the mint.
My take on the product:
To test how effective this product is,
I decided to skip brushing my teeth the night before, and wake up to
not only an urge to brush my teeth, but also to a stinky breath.
GROSS! I decided to go with the bubblegum first. I was very pleased
with the sensation inside my mouth. I wasn´t really using it like a
lollipop, but more like a tiny brush. After all, I really wanted to
get my teeth clean. I loved the feeling of smooth and clean teeth
that the rubber bristles left me with. Honestly, I could feel it for
hours after I used it first. The mint truly improved my breath, and I
have to tell you that in my experience with bad breath, not all mints
can do the trick, or at least not for long. I kept on playing with it
cleaning my gums, and tongue with it until the mint was almost gone
and decided to stop. I was happy with the results. I decided to have
something messy for breakfast to see the lasting effect. After having
a very garlicy omelet, and a small chocolate for desert, my teeth
still felt smooth, and my breath was still good to go.
The size of the product makes it very
comfortable to carry with you. You can have several in your purse for
the whole week since they don´t take that much space anyways. The
pack is very well sealed, so the freshness of the product stays
intact for longer.
I tried the peppermint later, and
decided that I liked that flavor more, though honestly I couldn´t
tell much of a difference in flavor. Who knows, maybe its just me.
Likes:
I am very picky about my mouth.
Even if I sometimes forget to brush my teeth when I am home, If I am
at work and I have to eat at work and go back to work I never leave
without my toothbrush. Fresh-Tips ® are just the right size for me,
and I really liked how small they are. This makes it practical and it
left me with a very lovely smooth and clean feel on my teeth and
mouth in general. I have to be honest. I have always had a breath
issue, therefore, I always had to be carrying mints with me. This was
always a concern to me, since the effect of some mints don´t last
long, and the ingredients weren´t always the best either. I was
really happy on how long the effect of the mint in Fresh-Tips ®
lasted. This was a plus for me!
Approximate size of the Fresh-Tips ®
Toothpick end (Only on the peppermint flavor)
Rounded tip (Only on the bubblegum flavor)
Suggestions for improvement:
I was a
little concerned that on the first Fresh-Tips ® brush that I used,
one of the rubber bristles broke. Considering that it was the
bubblegum one, and was created with kids in mind, I wouldn´t really
feel comfortable if I knew that my kids were going to be swallowing
rubber every now and then. I know kids tend to put weirder and more
dangerous things in their mouths, and that these things tend to come
out at some point, but I am the paranoid type of person, and I don´t
know if I would be okay with this type of thing. Not long ago I read
an article on another brand and product being removed from the market
just because a Dentist was finding a lot of rubber particles/spheres
that were contained in this other product as residual matter in her
patients after performing routine dental care. So if there was a way
to have a better quality control over these bristles, or if they
could be made of some organic material that was safe to consume in
case it breaks off like it did with me, or even if for some reason
the rubber comes off, because hey, accidents happen, I would feel
more at ease if it was safe to swallow. The packet clearly states a
warning about not swallowing the rubber, so again, maybe developing a
material that is organic and safer for that matter would be perfect,
just in case.
Another area of improvement that I
thought could be very outstanding and more towards our liking, would
be in relation to at least one of the ingredients used for the mint
in this product. My husband and I have been concerned about many
ingredients used for consuming products such as: Corn Syrup,
Aspartame, among others. Unfortunately one of those ingredients is sucralose which the Fresh-Tips ® mint contains. Honestly I don´t
know how comfortable I am about cutting off all these ingredients
from our food, and then just being okay with it in our dental care
products. However, if for whatever reason, there was a version of
this product that instead of having sucralose as an ingredient had an
organic alternative or Stevia instead, I would just love this product
all the way.
Conclusions:
This product works! It
does clean your mouth and leaves you with a fresh and clean breath.
The results last a while, so going back to work after a spicy meal is
no longer a threat to your clients or social encounters.
Unfortunately right now with our lifestyle, we are really being strict
with the ingredients in our food intake, and this would include
dental care too. (We use Neem toothpaste, just as a reference). Since
sucralose is not an ingredient we agree with, I don´t know if I
would be interested in any further use of this product. However, if
the ingredients on the product changed, believe me, I would have them
all over the place. My purse, my husband´s lunch box, around the
house, in my coats, etc. I would still suggest this product to people
that really don´t mind having this ingredient in their daily intake.
I know there are a lot of people out there that would benefit from
this product and that really don´t mind sucralose as part of their
diet.
Right now we don´t have kids, but I
don´t think I would be comfortable letting my kids use these as an
alternative to learning how to brush their teeth. I do feel that
though rarely, kids could end up swallowing the rubber. Some kids are
bitters and tend to bite everything they put in their mouths,
therefore they could end up breaking the connection between the
rubber and the stick. I know that I have done it as a kid, so with
that said, unless they came up with an organic alternative that is
okay to swallow just in case, I would suggest this product for the
use of adults only.
I want to thank Mr. Sherman and Dr. Debbie for
allowing me to test Fresh-Tips ®, and be able to provide an honest
review for my readers to find out more about this product that I am
sure many of them will enjoy. If you want to learn more about
Fresh-Tips ® or you want to order some, please don´t hesitate to
visit their website: www.freshtips.com
Have a lovely day, and I hope this was
a good informative review to help you guys learn more about this
innovative product.
Disclaimer: I received this product for free with the purpose of writing an honest review. All opinions about this product are 100% my own. Please remember that what works for me and my family, may not work for you. However, I do encourage you to check out other reviews and compare the different experiences so that you can make a better and well informed decision about this product.
