Denture Cream and Zinc Poisoning

For many years, the metallic element zinc was a primary adhesive ingredient in popular denture cream brands like Fixodent and PoliGrip. While zinc may be essential to the functioning human body, excessive amounts of zinc can cause zinc toxicity, copper depletion, and an array of life-threatening neurological complications.

Zinc in Denture Creams

When denture wearers use an excessive amount of denture cream to hold their false teeth in place, they expose themselves to high levels of zinc and run the risk of developing a condition called Hyperzincuria (too much zinc in the body.) Hyperzincuria can deplete copper levels in the body and lead to an array of neurological complications such as Neuropathy (nerve damage), loss of muscle control, paralysis, and death.

Signs/Symptoms of Neuropathy

Loss of sensation
Inability to sweat
Incontinence and/or constipation
Numbness, tingling in the extremities
Unexplained weakness in the extremities
Loss of movement in hands or feet
Poor balance/coordination
Abnormal blood pressure/heart rate
Loss of cognitive function

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Your choice does matter. If you or a loved one has suffered serious neurological injuries because of a Denture Cream containing zinc, call Thomas J. Henry Injury Attorneys immediately. We are available 24/7, nights and weekends.

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