ABC TV NEWS Dr. Sandy Schwartz demonstrates DentalVibe for Pain-Free Injections!

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A lot of people dread going to the dentist if they know they’re going to have to get that shot of novocaine, but a new device being used right here is taking the sting out. ABC Action News at five starts right now.

Well need to go to the dentist, but you dread that shot of novocaine? Who doesn’t, but tonight we’re showing you a new device that’s supposed to take the sting out of your dental experience.

We’ll want to get you numb so you’ll be comfortable.

Oh no. The dreaded words from the dentist, because you know what’s coming next. The injection — yes, shot — of Novocaine. But local dentist Sandy Schwartz is trying something new to alleviate any shot pain or anxiety. It’s called the DentalVibe. Basically what it does is vibrate your gums. While the dentist gives you that novocaine shot, the vibration distracts your brain.

And the way it works is the, uh, the vibrations then traveled to the brain quickly and tie up the neuroreceptors of the nerve receptors in a normal sensory mode. You can feel the vibration, but while your nerves are tied up feeling this vibration, they are not available, uh, to sense pain.

Hard to do when you know that needle is coming right. But Mike says a little buzzing device with the cute tiger on top. Prevented any sting or pain.

There is absolutely no pain at all. I mean, it’s not even a buzzing. I mean, I, I heard the noise, but I didn’t feel even the, uh, the vibration. Are you surprised? That was pretty sweet. Very nice. Dr. Schwartz says everyone’s experience is different.

Many people say I didn’t feel a thing. Or what was that thing? I did you give me the injection? I wasn’t aware that you gave me an injection.

So what does the DentalVibe cost you? Nothing? Dr. Schwartz says he’ll eat the cost of disposable tips to make sure his patients are comfortable and keep coming back. DentalVibe launched in 2011 in Dr. Schwartz says there are 11 dentists using the DentalVibe in Tampa, but several thousand offices are using it across the United States.