ACOUSTIC SHOCK WAVE OR PRESSURE PULSE TREATMENT FOR GUM SENSITIVITY

The device of the present invention allows for a method of treating a patient exhibiting sensitivity of gum tissue by treating gum tissue or treating a reflexology zone to reduce pain and inflammation of the gum tissue using pressure pulses or shock waves. The treatment method for gum sensitivity has the steps of placing an applicator head of an acoustic shock wave or pressure pulse generator or source on or near gum tissue or reflexology zone; coupling the applicator head directly or indirectly to an exposed surface of the region being treated; and activating the generator or source to emit pressure pulses or acoustic shock waves to the gum tissue or reflexology zone to treat the gum tissue exhibiting pain and inflammation to reduce the pain and inflammation.