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08/21/2010 2:28 PM

I have become concerned about zink in denture creams. Can you help me find some that do not have it? Seems that zink is not put on the labels. Can copper help?

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08/21/2010 3:42 PM

Zinc is toxic in high concentrations (ie fumes inhaled while welding galvanised steel), but it is also an important trace element to our healthy body chemistry, But then, so is everything in high enough concentrations, even Oxygen. Copper is just as toxic in high concentrations. So is Sodium and Chlorine. Think of this the next time you put salt on your French Fries. Even too much water can kill you.

Before you come under the influence of the paranoid health issues promoted by an ignorant news media, try to learn a little about chemistry, and biology.

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08/21/2010 6:40 PM

The human body is a very complicated and mysterious thing to most people. There are many things that will effect different people in different ways. Discuss your worries about zinc in denture creams with your physician. They will know from looking at your physical condition if a blood test for zinc will be warranted. If warranted the blood test results will confirm or allay your worries about zinc absorption. Your physician will then be able to advise you if any change in diet or appliance aid will be helpful.

We are a group of engineers and people interested in engineering across multiple disciplines. The very few of us who might be qualified to say if copper could help somebody that is absorbing too much zinc from denture cream cannot see you, Craig Muhonen, to determine at all if you might be experiencing an excessive amount of zinc. Likely you are worrying about something that is not a problem. But we cannot from reading your text do a proper diagnosis of your condition.

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Re: Zink

08/21/2010 11:18 PM

People found to have overloaded from zinc in denture creams were going through a tube every couple of weeks. Those who used a tube in 2 or 3 months had no such problem. Getting your dentist to reline the plates would reduce the sheer volume to be filled, and might be a worthwhile step.

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08/22/2010 8:54 AM

Remember zinc is good for your nuts, not sure about zink though.

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08/22/2010 9:51 AM

Just Google "zinc free denture" and you'll find some that don't use it. Now, how you get the construction adhesive off your chompers at night is another story.

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