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Denture Cream Health Problems

Zinc in denture adhesive products was discovered to cause health problems in consumers a few years ago. And, ever since, people around the country are finding an explanation for the puzzling symptoms they have been experiencing.

When dentures do not fit properly, some people tend to use an excess amount of denture adhesive in attempt to make them fit better. Some patients who are suffering denture adhesive health problems have used as much as one or two tubes of the creams a week.

The denture creams contain zinc, which is used to make the dentures stick better and mask an unpleasant order. But, it has been found that the denture cream health problems are being caused by an overload of zinc in the body. Too much zinc prevents the absorption of copper, leading to nerve damage.

Patients Claim Denture Cream Injuries

Two patients who are now in wheelchairs say their problems were caused by the zinc in the denture creams they were using:

A 41-year-old construction worker told ABC news he thought his severe nerve damage was due to the high zinc content in his Fixodent
A 48-year-old woman claims the denture adhesive she used left her limbs numb; eventually, she was diagnosed with zinc poisoning.

The damage to the nerves is irreversible.

Researchers from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School studied four patients who all used a lot of denture adhesive and found what they had in common were:

Symptoms indicating neuropathy (problems with their nerves)
Excess zinc in their bodies
Too little copper in their systems
Use of large amounts of denture creams

Since that study, consumers began to realize that their neurological symptoms might be linked to the denture creams they were using. Their symptoms began slowly and progressed as time went by. The side effects of the zinc poisoning often began with tingling and numbness in their fingers and toes. They developed other symptoms including weakness in their muscles and limbs, problems walking, a shortened gait, problems with balance, and eventually paralysis.

Contact a Denture Cream Attorney

If you or a loved one also has experienced symptoms of zinc poisoning and have been using denture adhesive, you should contact a denture cream attorney. A qualified lawyer can talk to you about your individual problems and determine if you in fact have a legitimate reason to sue the denture adhesive companies for damages. To schedule an evaluation of your case, contact a denture cream lawyer today.

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