Q6. Why have there have been problems with zinc based denture adhesives?
There have been reports of people developing illnesses such as neuropathy as a result of using zinc based denture adhesives. This may be due to the affected people using excess amounts of adhesive over long periods of time.
There are instructions about how much adhesive to use which if followed correctly, should not cause any problems such as this.
Some manufacturers have brought out brands which do not contain any zinc as a response to these health concerns.
Talk to your dentist if you are unsure or worried about the safety aspects of denture adhesives.
- Q1. What is a denture adhesive?
- Q2. Do I need to use a denture adhesive?
- Q3. Is there more than one type of denture adhesive?
- Q4. How do you remove denture adhesive from your mouth?
- Q5. Which is better: paste or powder denture adhesive?
- Q6. Why have there have been problems with zinc based denture adhesives?
- Q7. Are there alternatives to using denture adhesives?
- Q8. I produce a lot of saliva: can I use a denture adhesive?