gumEase.

Longfellah International today announces gumEase, a cryoanesthesia pain management device. Used as a standalone or in conjunction with conventional anesthesia, gumEase provides pain relief without the side effects or complications of drugs. The easy-to-use, latex-free, disposable device is filled with a saline solution and frozen in a medical-grade freezer. It is then inserted onto the upper and lower sulci to deliver a soothing, cool temperature to the maxillofacial nerves, working simultaneously on all four quadrants of the mouth. Cooling the nerve fibers helps prevent transmission of pain to the brain. Because the gumEase device is positioned well above and below the teeth and gum line, sensitivity to cold is not an issue. The effect lasts up to 20 minutes, and a second gumEase can be applied if the procedure requires more time. The device can also be used to reduce post-operative pain and dramatically decreases the need for postoperative drug prescriptions while creating a new profit center for the practice. According to the manufacturer, gumEase is effective for fillings, extractions, crowns, root canals, cleaning, braces adjustment and other procedures. For molars and wisdom teeth, it is recommended that gumEase be used first and then traditional anesthesia. A separate gumEase devise is being developed that will be effective for all procedures on molars and wisdom teeth. For more information, visit wwwgumEase4me.com.

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