A small breath-freshening tablet that sticks to the inside of your mouth. You press it onto your upper palate or inner cheek, where it adheres and dissolves slowly, releasing a patented combination of four plants as it goes. There's nothing to chew, rinse or carry around all day. ASPIRA is a cosmetic breath freshener, made in Israel by Tree of Life Pharma.

Gum and mints work while the flavor lasts, usually a matter of minutes. ASPIRA is designed to work gradually, over hours. Once it's placed, you don't chew, unwrap or reapply anything, and it stays out of sight. Instead of a strong burst of mint, you get a mild taste and a slow, steady release of its botanical blend.

It describes the fresh-breath effect, not the tablet. The tablet itself generally dissolves within about 1-2 hours. The freshness it supports is designed to last up to 8 hours, depending on conditions of use. Eight hours is the upper end rather than a guarantee, and individual experience varies.

The herbal formulation used in ASPIRA has been studied in published, peer-reviewed research. The main study was a randomized, placebo-controlled trial in 40 adults, published in the Journal of Breath Research in 2013. It found significantly lower breath odor scores and sulfur-compound levels than with a placebo tablet, measured the afternoon after use.

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On your upper palate or your inner cheek. On the palate, anywhere on the roof of your mouth works: center, side, front or back. On the cheek, place it between your cheek and gum. Both spots are recommended in the official user guide, so choose whichever feels most comfortable. It's fine to try both before you settle on one.

That's normal, and usually easy to fix. It can take two or three tries to find the spot that feels most comfortable. Check that your finger is completely dry, reposition the tablet if it slips at first, and try placing it a little further back. If you keep having trouble, email contact@aspira-breath.com and we'll help you get it right.

Yes. You can talk normally, and eat and drink while the tablet dissolves, water and coffee included. Just avoid two things: chewing or sucking the tablet like a mint, and chewing gum while it's in place, since gum can affect how well it adheres. Otherwise, go about your day.

Very mild: a light menthol-lemon note that fades quickly. It isn't sweet, overpowering or medicinal, and there's no mint burn. That's intentional, because ASPIRA is designed for gradual freshness rather than a strong burst of flavor. It contains no sugar and is sweetened with xylitol, mannitol and sucralose.

Generally about 1-2 hours. Once placed, it dissolves slowly on its own, releasing its botanical blend as it goes. Let it dissolve fully, since chewing or moving it around can shorten the experience. If you ever need to remove it early, dab the area with a cotton swab moistened with a little olive or canola oil and it will loosen.

Whenever you want freshness to last a while. Popular moments are in the morning after brushing, before long meetings, dinners or flights, and after coffee. Some people place one on waking for morning breath. You can use up to three tablets a day. There's no single right time; what helps most is choosing one that's easy to repeat.

Because it turns fresh breath into one less thing to think about. Odor in the mouth builds up again through the day, so regular use tends to be more reliable than an occasional rescue. Tying ASPIRA to something you already do, like brushing, makes it easy to remember. Some people notice the effect right away; for others it becomes more noticeable after a few uses.

No. ASPIRA is a cosmetic breath freshener that covers the hours between brushing, not a replacement for it. Keep brushing, flossing, cleaning your tongue and seeing your dentist. If bad breath persists despite good oral hygiene, see a dentist. It can come from things like gum health or dry mouth, and no breath product replaces that assessment.

Email us at contact@aspira-breath.com and we'll help. It's especially worth writing if a tablet keeps slipping or you're unsure where to place it. You can also read the ASPIRA user guide, which includes placement illustrations, or browse our full FAQ.

Start with how often you expect to use it. There are three kits on the product page. The Starter Kit is the smallest and the simplest way to begin. The Ritual Kit is the most popular, and the Value Kit has the lowest price per day. Each one shows what's included, the price per day and the delivery schedule before you add it to your cart.

Yes. Every kit is available as a one-time purchase, with no subscription and nothing to cancel later. It's a good way to try ASPIRA first. If it becomes part of your routine, you can choose Subscribe & Save on a later order instead.

Subscribe & Save delivers your kit automatically, at a lower price than a one-time purchase. Deliveries arrive every 4, 7 or 10 weeks, depending on the kit you choose. You can pause, skip or cancel at any time from the Subscription section of your account. Just make your changes before your next order is processed.

Our shipping policy and refund policy have the full details. In short: orders are usually processed within 1-3 business days, and US and UK deliveries typically arrive 2-6 business days after shipping. Damaged or defective items can be reported within 15 days of delivery. Opened products can't be returned for a change of mind.