The science behind DigiVibe™

The Gate-Control Theory

Dr. Ronald Melzack and Dr. Patrick Wall’s paper “Pain Mechanisms: A New Theory” was described as “the most influential ever written in the field of pain.” It describes how non-painful sensations can override and eliminate painful sensations. If the gate is open, pain signals will pass through and be sent to the brain, which will, in turn, perceive the pain. If the gate is closed, pain signals will be restricted from traveling up to the brain, and the pain sensation won’t be perceived.

Check out the video below to see how “The Gate-Control Theory” works in everyday life. It’s eye-opening. Based on this insight, Bing Innovations had the breakthrough idea of leveraging this state-of-the-art technology for both the DigiVibe™ and DentalVibe™ devices to eliminate the pain and anxiety of finger pricks by emitting soothing, pulsed, percussive micro-oscillations.