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level of benzocaine (20 percent) with an active oral astringent, zinc chloride, for fast, deep pain relief. Its unique, pen-shaped applicator and soft brush tip make it easy to apply gently and comfortably anywhere in the mouth, especially between teeth and around braces. Kank-A Soft- brush retails for $5.49–$7.99. Professional Strength Kank-A Mouth Pain Liquid has received the ADA Seal of Acceptance for its effec- tiveness in the relief of canker sores and has long been the ideal treat- ment for pain caused by canker sores and other mouth sores. Kank-A Liquid provides maxi- mum strength medication for a liq- uid or gel (20 percent benzocaine), while forming a long-lasting film that protects sores from further irri- tation. The protective coating holds the anesthetic in contact with the sore and acts as a barrier against further irritation. Designed for precise, con- venient dispensing, Kank-A Mouth Pain Liquid has a built-in appli- cator, allowing consumers to eas- ily place the medication where it’s needed. Kank-A Liquid retails for $5.49–$7.99. For additional information about Kank-A products, visit www.Blistex. com. DT Industry News DENTAL TRIBUNE | April 201022A AD Mouth pain can occur at anytime throughout the day, and treating the problem while away from home isn’t always convenient. The best products provide a tailored solution to localized pain, but can be difficult to use on the go. Kank-A® Soothing Beads™ provide two benefits: effective, comfortable relief for all-over-mouth pain and a form that is easy to carry and dis- creet to use. Kank-A Soothing Beads are com- fortable, smooth balls that melt in the mouth to deliver maximum strength medication (15 mg benzo- caine per five-bead dose). Kank-A Soothing Beads can be rolled around the mouth for all over relief or held in one spot for concentrated treat- ment. Each five-bead dose is indi- vidually packaged on a perforated card (like many over-the-counter caplets), making it easy to leave some at home, work or in any other location that’s handy throughout the day. The beads are designed to deliver effective relief without excessive numbing and are ideal for use on gum irritations, mouth burns, can- ker sores, orthodontic appliances and dentures. With a suggested retail price of $5.49–$7.99 for each 15-dose pack, Kank-A Soothing Beads will be avail- able in May at food and drug stores nationwide. Kank-A offers a full line of prod- ucts designed to provide solu- tions tailored to specific oral pain needs. Each product offers maxi- mum strength benzocaine to ease pain, other beneficial ingredients and unique application systems that deliver relief to sore spots. Kank-A SoftBrush® is a super- effective treatment for toothaches and gum pain. It offers a dual-relief formula combining the maximum Kank-A launches soothing beads (Photo/Zeno Group)