It doesn't touch the gums. This works from passing through the cheeks. The device is used only on the outside of the skin. So--that's why I don't know if I actually need something that will conduct electricity, or if just keeping the skin moist will conduct it.
When I use my Godzilla, all you need to do is keep the electrodes wet. This wets the skin and allows passage of the electricity--but then I am also using 2 separate electrodes, passing electricity back and forth between them This is an ultrasonic device, simply put against the skin--no 'separate' electrodes. So I don't know if it still ONLY needs something to keep the skin moist, or if there is actually something in a conductive gel that intensifies' the current. Hence my question about the gel. I'm thinking it may be like what I've heard people that use TENS units use--a conductive gel Perhaps I'll go ask on the electric list--someone there may know as there may be more people there using such devices as I'm talking about. Samala, Renee -------Original Message------- What is the purpose of the gel? I persume it is to provide a medium to conduct the ultrasonic waves into the gums, much like the gel they use for baby ultrasounds. I doubt there is any reason to have it actually conduct electricity. My recomendation would be to try your own gel.
