Here at Dentistry For Life, we see the terrible effects of the "just pull it out" mentality. Our philosophy has always been to save teeth whenever possible because dentures are just plain awful. But its worse than even we thought. It turns out your uncomfortable and ill-fitting old dentures are deadly as well. Why? Most denture adhesives contain zinc which leaches into the body causing zinc poisoning. Zinc poisoning depletes your copper levels resulting in the development of neuropathy and other neurological injuries. The symptoms can include the following: Numbness, Tingling or "pins and needles" sensation Muscled Weakness Unexplained pain Loss of Balance Difficulty Walking Loss of Sensation and Paralysis WOW! In fact, a number of lawsuits against denture adhesive manufacturers like Procter and Gamble (Fixodent) and GlaxoSmithKline (Poligrip) are being actively pursued. Check out some of these websites for details: "Zinc Poisoning Related to Denture Cream Use, Super Poligrip Recall, "ABC News 20/20 If you are currently wearing dentures, you may want to check with your doctor if you have any of the symptoms of zinc poisoning. Even if you don't, make sure that you discontinue use of any denture adhesive containing zinc. Better yet, see Dr. Dubin at Dentistry For Life about the possibility of implants - a safe and proven way to get rid of dentures or at least denture cream!