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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