Posted in Denture News, patient's guide, Research Results. Tags: copper, denture adhesive, denture cream, denture creams, denture wearers, dentures, ill-fitting dentures, neurological problems, zinc.

Dubious amounts of denture cream can be dangerous says a recent study conducted by Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. In a limited test of four denture-wearing patients who used over two tubes of denture creme a week, patients experienced elevated levels of zinc and low levels of copper leading to neurological impairment. It is important to note that these patients were using massive amounts of denture cream (most people use one tube every 3-10 weeks — these patients were using two full tubes a week.

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Posted in Denture News, Products. Tags: denture adhesive, denture liner, denture liners, dentures, loose dentures.

New Jersey inventor Terrance Weber has developed a denture liner kit which offers a do-it-yourself, inexpensive method for helping people with loose dentures. Although I havent’ seen the system in use, it may be worth considering if you’re trying to make a set of loose dentures last longer.

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