Use of Fixodent Denture Cream Linked to Zinc Poisoning and Can Cause Serious Illnesses

Weitz & Luxenberg’s dangerous drug lawyers are currently investigating cases of denture wearers who used Fixodent and PoliGrip denture cream adhesive products and subsequently developed serious neurological or other health problems caused by ingesting dangerous levels of zinc.

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Over 33 million Americans have been fitted with dentures, including both partial and full denture devices. Even men and women who never encountered fit problems with their dentures or partial plates may, over the course of time, begin to encounter problems that require the daily use of denture cream adhesives.

In 2008 alone, national sales of oral healthcare products exceeded over $9.1 billion. While this amount includes products ranging from mouth freshener strips and sugarless gums to electronic toothbrushes and gum care appliances, the dental adhesive product market is considered to be very profitable.

Aging Population and Increased Use of Adhesive Products
While many of the nation’s “baby boomer” generation were more fortunate than earlier generations in terms of accessible dental care, many faced dental problems that eventually resulted in the need for dentures.

Very few denture wearers are able to manage denture use without the need of a denture adhesive product to help keep the appliances in place. While countless users are able to use a small amount of adhesive as part of their daily oral hygiene regime, for many others, the adhesive needs to be reapplied several times in the course of the day.

Proctor & Gamble’s Fixodent denture products, as well as other nationally-known brands of denture adhesive, contain zinc. The trace mineral is added to products to provide improved adhesive power.

Zinc Poisoning from Fixodent
While the amount of zinc added to Fixodent is safe for those who are able to use the product in small amounts, for those who need to use larger quantities are put at risk for zinc poisoning and overdose (known as hyperzincemia).

Those who suffer from zinc poisoning are affected because the zinc prohibits the body’s ability to absorb other minerals that regulate metabolism and body chemistry. The most dangerous health risks are caused when the excess zinc causes copper deficiency (hypocupremia).

Copper deficiency, in turn, prevents the body from absorbing iron. This cascade effect, particularly for older patients who may suffer from chronic health conditions such as hypertension, high cholesterol or diabetes, can be particulary deleterious.

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For over 20 years, our experienced lawyers have helped thousands of men and women affected by dangerous drugs and medical devices, families who have suffered because of exposure to environmental pollutants, and countless families with loved ones who have been diagnosed with serious lung diseases caused by asbestos exposure.

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with a serious illness caused by the use of denture adhesive creams, contact us today for a free review of your potential denture adhesive lawsuit.

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