Denture Creams Zinc Poisoning. Many denture creams and adhesives - including Fixodent and Poligrip - contain zinc, which in excess, can result in copper deficiency and lead to serious neurological problems. A small amount of zinc is necessary for a balanced diet. However, being exposed to more than 10 times the amount of recommended … [Read more...]
Denture Creams With Zinc May Result In Zinc Poisoning Lawsuits
Zinc in Denture Creams Health Risk
Denture Creams Pose Health Risk. Scores of denture wearers who have suffered unexplained neurological injuries are now only beginning to realize that zinc-containing denture creams could be to blame for their ailments. Excessive exposure to zinc, which is used as a bonding agent and odor blocker in Procter & Gamble’s Fixodent, … [Read more...]
ADA Zinc in Denture Creams
Denture Creams Zinc Poisoning. The American Dental Association (ADA) has weighed in on the controversy surrounding zinc-containing denture creams. In a statement issued February 19, the ADA said case reports in the scientific literature indicate a possible association between excessive use of zinc-containing denture creams and … [Read more...]
Denture Creams Associated with Zinc Poisoning
Denture Creams Can Cause Serious Health Problems. Denture creams, used by millions of people to keep their dentures in place, can cause serious health problems. Denture creams, such as PoliGrip and Fixodent, contain zinc, which if ingested in large amounts, can lead to copper deficiency, neurological problems and even a nerve … [Read more...]
