Abstract: A dental breath freshening device for rendering the mouth cavity pleasantly tasteful and freshening the breath. The device is adapted to be secured to a natural tooth and includes a long-lasting, soluble aromatic mint which is activated by saliva flow thereover in order to freshen the breath of the user for an extended period of time.

Abstract: An incision-type wound closing suturing method including the steps of adhering a plurality of sutures to the patient's skin in spaced-apart relationship along each side of a wound and then tying together corresponding pairs of suture strands in order to close the wound to facilitate healing thereof. In one embodiment, the strands are adhered to the skin by first applying a small amount of glue at spaced intervals along each side of the wound and then placing an end of each suture strand in a respective one of the glue applications. In another embodiment, suture strands having an enlarged planar end are provided which may be utilized with the new suturing method.

Abstract: A waist band adjustment means including a first flexible strip which is attached to the inside of the waist band of a garment and includes VELCRO on the inner face thereof. A second flexible strip is provided and includes VELCRO on one face thereof in order that the second flexible strip may be removably attached to the first strip as needed to accommodate increases and decreases in waist size due to weight gain or loss.