Zinc Poisoning

Many denture creams, including Poligrip and Fixodent, are made with zinc. In large amounts, zinc can be toxic. Often, people with ill-fitting dentures will use excessive amounts of denture adhesive. As a result, they can accidently ingest unsafe amounts of the product, which risks exposing them to too much zinc.

Like most denture wearers, you probably are surprised to learn that using denture cream can have serious health risks. Take a close look at any tube of denture adhesive, and you will see that there are no warnings regarding the very real risk of zinc poisoning. That’s because the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) does not require such warnings, and the makers of Poligrip, Fixodent and other denture adhesives have chosen not to include such cautions.

The affects of denture cream zinc poisoning can be devastating. The neurological problems and neuropathy that result from denture cream overuse can cause permanent disability and even death. The denture neuropathy attorneys at our firm contend that by not including warnings about the risk of zinc poisoning with their products, the makers of denture adhesives are guilty of negligence. The victims of denture cream poisoning are therefore entitled to compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.