Denture Adhesive Neuropathy

If you are one of the 35 million Americans who uses denture adhesives, such as Poligrip and Fixodent, we have an urgent warning. The use of zinc-containing denture adhesives has been linked to serious neurological problems, including neuropathy. These injuries can be permanently disabling and even life-threatening. Yet, the makers of denture adhesives have refused to put labels on these products warning of their dangers.

No one knows how many people are suffering from neuropathy or other neurological problems because of toxic denture adhesives. The denture adhesive neuropathy lawyers at our firm are currently evaluating potential lawsuits against the manufacturers who failed to adequately warn consumers about the health problems these products can cause.

Neuropathy is a serious nerve disorder that affects the extremities. It is often caused by exposure to a toxin, and it is a side effect of some drugs. Excessive exposure to zinc – an ingredient in many denture adhesives – is also associated with the development of neuropathy and other neurological problems.

If you use denture adhesive on a regular basis, and suffer from the following symptoms, you might be a victim of dental neuropathy:

• tingling or numbness in the extremities

• loss of ability to move legs, feet, arms, or hands

• poor balance and coordination

• decrease in walking stride

• abnormal blood pressure and heart rate

• reduced ability to perspire

• constipation and bladder dysfunction.