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Denture Cream Dangers

In the last couple of years, using too much dental cream has been linked to neurological problems. The problems are being caused by zinc, an ingredient that enhances the adhesive qualities of the cream but that in too great amounts is dangerous to the body.

While our bodies need small amounts of zinc, too much depletes us of copper, which is needed for a healthy nervous system. Zinc toxicity has been linked to using too much denture cream by studies at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Vanderbilt University conducted tests on 11 patients that backed up the University of Texas results.

Denture Cream Side Effects

Pain, numbness or tingling in the limbs might be an early sign of neuropathy, or problems in the nervous system, caused by using denture creams containing zinc. Other dangers of using denture creams include:

Weakness in the muscles and limbs
Balance problems
Difficulty walking
Shortened gait
Muscle cramping
Paralysis
Adverse effect on sense of taste and smell
Pain in the fingers and toes

Denture Cream and Neuropathy

Neuropathy, or peripheral neuropathy, is an illness affecting parts of the nervous system except for the brain and spinal cord.

Denture creams containing zinc were discovered to be the cause of neuropathy. The symptoms often appear gradually, starting for example with tingling in the hands and legs. Then they progress to more serious difficulties.

A man in Florida, who was using a cane, eventually needed to walk with a walker, then required a wheelchair. His health continued to decline to the point where he died of respiratory arrest. The man was using two tubes of denture cream a week. They were discovered to be the source of zinc toxicity and the continuous decline of his health.

Contact an Experienced Denture Cream Dangers Lawyer

The number of lawsuits is growing quickly as more and more people become aware that their problems might be the result of using too much denture cream. A lawsuit against Procter & Gamble, the manufacturer of Fixodent is set for June 2011.

If you have used denture cream and have experienced symptoms of neuropathy, you should speak with an expert denture cream dangers attorney. A qualified lawyer will be able to discuss your particular situation with you and help you decide if you should file a lawsuit.

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