If you are one among those who are using denture cream, this article is a must-read for you. Denture cream is a paste which is used to hold “dentures” or false teeth in place. Senior citizens, accident patients who happen to loose teeth / injured jaw are prescribed denture cream, recommended by dentists to hold the false teeth in place.

However, what are not very well-known to these users are the side effects of the ingredients used in such denture creams. Zinc, a major chemical used in denture creams causes no harm when present in small quantities. However, it has been scientifically proven that excessive intake of Zinc causes depletion of Copper in the body. Depletion of Copper results in a host of neurological problems in the body. So, it is crucial that copper levels are to be maintained at an appropriate proportion in our body.

Patients with ill-fitting dentures unknowingly and consistently use denture creams without realizing the negative effects of its long-term usage. Unfortunately, the side effects due to chronic use of denture creams are permanent. The American Academy of Neurology has a well-researched and documented study on the side effects of chronic use of denture creams. Hypocupremia and Hyperzincemia are two major problems identified in the study.

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Denture Creams are used to fix ill-fitting dentures of false teeth in place. Fixodent is a brand of denture cream used to seal the gap between the denture and the gums. The side effects of the ingredients used in such creams is not so well known.

Zinc is a major chemical used in denture creams. The human body requires a minimum amount of Zinc for a balanced diet. The recommended daily level of Zinc which can be ingested is about 15 milligrams. When the level of Zinc crosses 40 milligrams, it becomes toxic and leads to Hyperzincemia or Zinc overdose. This leads to Hypocupremia or depletion of Copper in the body, which in turn gives rise to a host of medical complications, such as Anemia, Neuropathy, loss of balance, etc. Continue reading →

‘Poligrip’ is a certain brand of denture cream, used to hold “dentures” or false teeth in place. Senior citizens who have ill-fitting dentures and accident patients who happen to lose teeth / injured jaw are prescribed denture creams to hold the false teeth in place.

What are not well-known to these users are the side effects caused by the ingredients used in such denture creams. Zinc, a major chemical used in denture creams causes no harm when present in small quantities. However, it has been scientifically proven that excessive intake of Zinc causes Hypocupremia or depletion of Copper in the body. This results in a host of neurological complications such as Neuropathy, Nephrotic syndrome, Wilson’s disease, etc. Continue reading →

Denture cream is a paste which is used to hold “dentures” or false teeth in place. Zinc is one of the ingredients used in the manufacture of denture creams. For maintaining a balanced diet, the recommended daily dosage level of Zinc is about 15 milligrams. As long as the daily intake of zinc is within allowable limits, there is no problem. However, when the ingested level of zinc becomes high, it is unhealthy and leads to a host of nervous disorders. Such neural problems that arise due to the continuous usage of denture cream are known as Denture Cream Neuropathy.. Continue reading →

Zinc is a bluish white metal commonly used in preservatives and in anti-corrosive applications. The accepted daily dosage level of zinc to maintain our general well being is  about 15 milligrams.

As long as the daily intake of zinc is within allowable limits, there is no problem. When the level of zinc ingested becomes high, it is unhealthy and is   this condition is known as Hyperzincemia. Researchers in the University of Texas South western have come out with startling revelations among a test population of denture cream users with daily Zinc levels of up to 330 milligrams. Continue reading →