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.

Hypocupremia or the depletion of Copper in the body causes severe neurological problems. There is a sheath of chemical called Myelin which acts as an insulator for the nerves in the human body. Demyelination or the loss of this Myelin sheath has been attributed to Hypocupremia, according to a publication of the Neurological Society of India. Diseases such as Nephrotic syndrome, Wilson’s disease, Neuropathy, etc., occur due to Hypocupremia.

Hyperzincemia refers to the abnormally high levels of zinc concentration in the blood. Medical complications such as liver dysfunction, Pyoderma Gangrenosum, Neutropenia, severe anemia, etc., have all been reported from Hyperzincemia patients. Excessive Zinc and depletion of copper from the blood, in turn sets off a chain of reactions that finally affect the spinal cord. Irreversible injury and neuropathy have been reported from patients of Hyperzincemia.

In most cases, loss of balance & neurological complications are often misdiagnosed as a case of multiple sclerosis. By then, it becomes too late to co-relate the symptoms and identify consistent denture cream usage as a possible cause.

Denture fixative creams such as Poligrip and Fixodent have been found to contain Zinc concentrations from 17000 to 34000 µg/g, according to the American Academy of Neurology. Dozens of law suits have been filed against the manufacturers of these products by affected users.

If you know someone who exhibits symptoms similar to those stated above, immediately consult a physician and request to investigate denture cream usage as a possible cause. Alongside, try to get in touch with an experienced attorney to advice on lawsuits and legal proceedings. If you are not sure who to contact, just fill out the form given in this page or give us a call and we would provide you with the required expert advice free of cost on how to go about it. Medications are expected to ease pain and cure complications, not cause the same.

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.

The American Association of Neurology has carried out a study on Fixodent denture cream and has identified Zinc concentration from 17000 to 34000 µg/g. When Copper gets depleted in the body, it results in Demyelination or removal of Myelin, an insulating sheath over the nerves. This causes serious neurological complications such as Wilson’s disease according to a publication of the Neurological Society of India. Often, irreversible disorders to the nervous system such as spastic Dysarthria, a speech characterized by echolalia and occasional outbursts of panic, occur. Unfortunately, the symptoms associated with Hyperzincemia are often initially (mis)diagnosed as Multiple Sclerosis until it is too late.

Dozens of law suits have been filed against Procter and Gamble, the manufacturer of Fixodent by affected users for failure to warn people about the dangers of chronic usage od denture cream and its resultant Zinc poisoning. If you know someone who exhibits symptoms similar to those stated above, immediately consult a physician and request to investigate denture cream usage as a possible cause. Alongside, try to get in touch with an experienced attorney to advice on lawsuits and legal proceedings. If you are not sure who to contact, just fill out the form given in this page or give us a call and we would provide you with the required expert advice free of cost on how to go about it.

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.

In a well-researched document , the American Academy of Neurology cites denture cream as an unusual source of Zinc poisoning (hyperzincemia) which  inturn leads to Hypocupremia (depletion of copper) and Neurological disease. Depletion of Copper due to excessive Zinc in the human body causes Demyelination, a condition whereby Myelin, a chemical which acts as an insulator for the nerves in the human body, gets depleted. According to a publication of the Neurological Society of India, serious neurological complications occur due to Hypocupremia.

To maintain a healthy diet, the human body requires a minimum amount of Zinc. The accepted daily dosage level of zinc required by the human body is about 15 milligrams. However, when the daily level of Zinc crosses 40 milligrams, it turns toxic. 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. Excessive Zinc and depletion of copper from the blood, in turn sets off a chain of reactions that finally affect the spinal cord. Irreversible injury and neuropathy have been reported from patients of Hyperzincemia.

According to the American Academy of Neurology, denture fixative creams such as Poligrip have been found to contain Zinc concentrations from 17000 to 34000 µg/g. Dozens of law suits have been filed against GlaxoSmithkline, the manufacturer of Poligrip, by affected users for failure to warn people about the dangers of chronic usage and Zinc poisoning

If you know someone who exhibits symptoms similar to those stated above, immediately consult a physician and request to investigate denture cream usage as a possible cause. Alongside, try to get in touch with an experienced attorney to advice on lawsuits and legal proceedings. If you are not sure who to contact, just fill out the form given in this page or give us a call and we would provide you with the required expert advice on how to go about it, free of cost

Peripheral Polyneuropathy affects the nervous system in the legs and Myeloneuropathy results in spastic paraparesis, impaired proprioception and vibration sensation, exaggerated knee jerk reflexes, and bilateral extensor plantar responses have been commonly associated with Denture Cream Neuropathy. Depending on where the nerves are located in the body and the types of nerves affected, the symptoms vary. Typical symptoms are simple pain and numbness, cramps, spasms, loss of balance and muscle weakness.

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 this study. The American Journal of Neuroradiology has come out with a detailed study about Hypocupremia causing Myeloneuropathy.

In most cases, loss of balance & neurological complications arising out of neuropathy are often misdiagnosed as a case of multiple sclerosis.  By then, it becomes too late to co-relate the symptoms and identify consistent denture cream usage as a possible cause. According to the American Academy of Neurology, denture fixative creams such as Poligrip and Fixodent have been found to contain Zinc concentrations from 17000 to 34000 µg/g. Dozens of law suits have been filed against the manufacturers of these products by affected users.

If you know someone who exhibits symptoms similar to those stated above, immediately consult a physician and request to investigate denture cream usage as a possible cause. Alongside, try to get in touch with an experienced attorney to advice on lawsuits and legal proceedings. If you are not sure who to contact, just fill out the form given in this page or give us a call and we would provide you with the required expert advice free of cost on how to go about it

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.

Hyperzincemia has been associated with a host of complications such as severe Anaemia and Neutropenia. A well-researched document by the American Academy of Neurology cites denture cream as an unusual source of excessive Zinc which leads to Hypocupremia and other neurological ailments. Hypocupremia is a condition where, the body is depleted of its minimum required level of Copper. Myelin is a chemical which acts as an insulator for the nerves in the human body. Demyelination or the loss of this Myelin sheath has been attributed to Hypocupremia, according to a publication of the Neurological Society of India. Complications such as Nephrotic syndrome, Wilson’s disease, Neuropathy, etc., occur due to Hypocupremia.

Medical complications such as liver dysfunction, Pyoderma Gangrenosum (inflammatory skin disease), Neutropenia (haematological disorder), severe anaemia, etc., have all been reported from Hyperzincemia patients. Unfortunately, loss of balance and neurological complications are often initially misdiagnosed as multiple sclerosis. By then it becomes too late to co-relate the symptoms and identify Hyperzincemia due to chronic usage of denture cream as a possible cause.

The American Society of Neurology has found Zinc concentrations from 17000 to 34000 µg/g in denture fixative creams such as Poligrip and Fixodent. Dozens of lawsuits have been filed against the manufacturers of these denture creams by the affected users.

If you know someone who exhibits symptoms similar to those stated above, immediately consult a physician and request to investigate denture cream usage as a possible cause. Alongside, try to get in touch with an experienced attorney to advice on lawsuits and legal proceedings. If you are not sure who to contact, just fill out the form given in this page or give us a call and we would provide you with the required expert advice free of cost on how to go about it