dental tens unit

Dentists find the dental tens unit useful for patient pain. TENS units are machines that use Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation as a method of pain control. These devices are designed to be used in a number of ways and on various types of pain.

Why Choose Dental Tens Unit

Unlike the chemicals that are used in many medications, Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation, stimulates areas where pain is being felt, so as to block the signal from being sent to the brain and thus being felt by the body. The treatment is also believed to help users release a natural chemical called endorphins into the body, which can then be used to nullify the pain without the need for external additives. Research suggests: “Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) also known as Electronic Dental Anesthesia (EDA) is non-invasive, safe and well accepted by the patients. It has been shown that EDA is a viable mode of pain control during some dental procedures in pediatric dentistry.”

Not everybody can use TENS as a treatment option and it is important to speak to your doctor about whether or not you are a candidate before trying, even if you are planning to use a unit which does not require a prescription. You will find that those individuals who have heart problems, or who have suffered from poor heart health in the past are not encouraged to use Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation as a form of pain management. Pacemakers can be affected by the current being emitted, which can be very dangerous. Pregnant women are also urged not to try TENS, unless it is during the labour process and is being directly supervised by a physician. There is very little research to support whether or not TENS therapy is safe for a fetus yet, but it has been shown to relieve the pain brought on by labour in the back, until the time of delivery.