Denture Cream Symptoms
Houston Defective Product
What are the symptoms of denture cream health problems?
Symptoms of denture cream nerve and neurological damage include:
- abnormal sensations
- foot pain
- heavy feeling in legs
- inability to hold objects
- loss of balance
- tingling or numbness in the extremities
What if I have these symptoms?
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What is the link between nerve damage and zinc content in denture creams?
According to a report published in a leading medical journal, a number of denture cream users suffered abnormally high levels of zinc and low levels of copper in their bloodstreams after using denture adhesives.
Large amounts of zinc, coupled with a lack of copper, upset a delicate balance in the body that directly affects neurological health. Denture creams such as Fixodent and PoliGrip contain zinc, which is used as an odor blocker and bonding agent in the formulas. Zinc can be absorbed into the body through both the skin and gums.
What is the link between denture creams and neurological problems?
The neurological problem associated with high amounts of zinc in some denture creams is know an neuropathy. There are more than 100 different kinds of neuropathy, although peripheral neuropathy is the most common form. According to The Neuropathy Association, peripheral neuropathy is “the result of damage caused to the nerves, which disrupts the body’s ability to communicate with its muscles, skin, joints, or internal organs.”
Fixodent® is a registered trademark of Procter & Gamble. PoliGrip® is a registered trademark of GlaxoSmithKline. Both registered trademarks are used only to identify the products in question.
This law firm is not associated with, sponsored by, or affiliated with GlaxoSmithKline, Procter & Gamble, or The Neuropathy Association.
