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Can you use the product called gumeze it is a non drug numbing product that freezes the mandibular nearve so no drugs are needed for extractions, gum surgery etc...
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No: No. Not meant for surgical procedures.
Answered 7/1/2015
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Local anesthesia: is the mainstay of modern dental practice for better and more painless dental procedures. This is FDA approved, safe and predictable. There is no literature on GUMEZE and it's not recommended for dental procedures. See your dentist for more information and treatment.
Answered 7/1/2015
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