What is denture cream and how is it used by patients?

Denture cream is an over-the-counter product used to hold dentures, or false teeth, in place. Denture cream brands such as Super PoliGrip, PoliGrip, Fixodent and other leading brands contain zinc as an adhesive and odor controller.

What is the denture cream defect?

Zinc poses no threat in small doses, but too much decreases the body’s copper levels. A reduction in copper levels affects the spinal cord, leading to difficulty walking and keeping balanced. A tube of denture cream, on average, is designed to last three to 10 weeks. But consumers with poorly fitting dentures sometimes use more adhesive denture cream in order to keep them in place. This means that people may be exposed to up to 330 mg of zinc daily. The recommended daily allowance is only 8 mg for women and 11 mg for men, and the largest tolerable zinc intake is 40 mg.

There are no regulations requiring manufacturers to include warnings labels about zinc poisoning, copper depletion or nerve damage. This neglect by denture cream manufacturers has put your safety at risk.

What are the adverse symptoms caused by denture cream use?

Denture creams have been linked to serious nerve damage. Some consumers may who exceed the recommended amount may experience pain and numbness in the hands and feet. They can experience difficulty walking and even paralysis.

The symptoms include:

• Numbness or tingling in arms and legs (paresthesias)
• Painful or abnormal sensations when touching something (dysesthesias)
• Difficulty walking or lack of coordination when walking
• Weakness or heaviness in arms and legs
• Loss of sensation
• Loss of balance

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