VIO2® started as a passion project when the son of Dr. Vincent + Lindsey Ip was diagnosed with a breathing disorder and suffered from open mouth posture at age 3, in 2015. Wanting to do anything to help their child, Dr. Ip started down a path of extra training and residencies to become an expert in the treatment of sleep disorders and facial aesthetics. Throughout that process and training - Dr. Ip and Lindsey kept coming across the practice of mouth taping. At the time, the only mouth tape on the market was full coverage, and they weren't comfortable using that on their son or recommending it to patients. Lindsey dedicated herself to perfecting the art of mouth tape. Finally, in 2022, after years of prototypes and safety testing, VIO2® was launched. It’s patented two-ways-to-wear design is the #1 recommended mouth tape by medical professionals, the original non-full coverage mouth tape.
Meet the Founders
I’m Lindsey Ip, and I originally created VIO2 for my son, who struggled with mouth breathing at night. My husband, Dr. Vincent Ip, a dentist in Austin, TX, and I knew how important nasal breathing is for healthy growth, sleep, and oral development — but we couldn’t find a product that was safe, gentle, and effective for kids (or adults!).
So, we made our own.
What started as a simple solution for our son quickly became something that transformed my own sleep. I woke up more refreshed, with more energy — and I realized that this small, overlooked habit could make a huge difference for anyone.
That’s when we set out to design the only doctor-created mouth tape that’s:
-Made in the USA
-Free of PFAS and “forever chemicals”
-Skincare-friendly
-Thoughtfully designed for all face shapes
Today, VIO2 stands for more than just a product — it’s a movement toward mindful beauty rest, family wellness, and cleaner living. It’s the solution we created for our family, now shared with the world.
Find Dr. Ip at his practice in Austin, TX - Smile 360.
