Orlando Dentures & Dental Implants Center » zinc http://www.orlandodenturesandimplants.com Orlando dentures and dental implants experts present an unbiased patient's guide to dentures and dental implants. Sat, 28 Nov 2009 18:57:43 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Denture Cream Blamed for Copper Deficiency http://www.orlandodenturesandimplants.com/denture-cream-copper-deficiency http://www.orlandodenturesandimplants.com/denture-cream-copper-deficiency#comments Sat, 28 Nov 2009 18:57:43 +0000 Orlando Dentures and Implant Experts http://www.orlandodenturesandimplants.com/?p=122 The Denver Post reports on a woman who began to lose the use of her legs in her early 40s, presumably due to a copper deficiency caused by the Poligrip she used to secure her dentures. She has filed a lawsuit against the company.

According to the suit, zinc used in the denture cream is absorbed by the body. Zinc can cause copper depletion, which can cause neurological damage.

The manufacturer has responded that the denture cream is safe when used as directed. The plaintiffs point out that there is no warning indicating that anything bad will happen if you use too much of the cream.

Read the full article at the Denver Post.

]]> http://www.orlandodenturesandimplants.com/denture-cream-copper-deficiency/feed 0 Denture Cream Dangerous http://www.orlandodenturesandimplants.com/denture-cream-dangers http://www.orlandodenturesandimplants.com/denture-cream-dangers#comments Thu, 11 Sep 2008 02:30:39 +0000 Orlando Dentures and Implant Experts http://www.orlandodenturesandimplants.com/denture-cream-dangers 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.

The study found that after the patients reduced their denture cream usage and took copper supplements their conditions improved somewhat.

Denture cream is often used by denture-wearers to help hold their dentures in place. Individuals with ill-fitting dentures may use more cream in order to make it easier to eat simply make it through their day. While moderate use of denture creams has not been shown to have adverse effects, the best strategy for dealing with ill-fitting dentures is to replace them. Orlando denture wearers should talk to their dental practitioner about option if they have concerns.

Read more about the impact of excessive denture cream use.

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