Zinc Poisoning and Denture Cream
According to reports, an estimated 35 million people in the United States wear dentures. Of these millions, most of them also have to use denture cream. However, what most people don’t know is there are risks involved with using denture cream and the chemicals this substance contains.
Individuals who have dentures can get denture adhesive cream over-the-counter. This cream is applied to dentures before they are placed in the mouth to help hold them in place. Many people who wear dentures, specifically those who have loose or poor fitting dentures, often use large amounts of denture cream to hold their dentures in place. This could cause them to ingest the denture cream, which could cause serious health problems.
Zinc Toxicity Caused by Denture Cream
Most denture creams contain zinc and even though a small amount of zinc is healthy in a balanced diet, too much zinc can be toxic and can lead to zinc poisoning if ingested in large amounts. If too much zinc is ingested it could cause a depletion of another essential metal in the body. As a result, serious neurological problems could occur.
Zinc Poisoning Symptoms Caused by Denture Cream
If someone experiences zinc toxicity caused by denture creams such as Poligrip and Fixodent, they could experience a variety of symptoms. Some signs that someone has zinc poisoning due to denture cream are:
- Numbness
- Weakness
- Poor balance
- Lack of coordination
- Tingling in the hands and feet
There have also been many reports of people experiencing paralysis and loss of sensation and muscle weakness in their arms and legs. If you or someone you know have experienced any of these symptoms and use denture cream please contact us today to speak with an experienced attorney about the options available to you.
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