Hi Flossie Posse,
I received a letter in mail from GlaxoSmithKline today stating a "potential health risk" for people who use denture adhesives such as Super Poligrip 'Original', Super Poligrip 'Ultra Fresh' and Super Poligrip 'Extra Care' regularly. The implications are severe, though they state that the occurrences are "rare" based on the millions of people who wear dentures. Regular use over an extended period of time can cause neurological symptoms such as "sensory disturbance, limb weakness and difficulty walking." GSK recommends seeing your dentist for an oral evaluation if you are required to use denture adhesive regularly or if you use it more than once a day.
We are able to assist in our office by evaluating your current denture to see if you are a candidate for a better fitting denture or an implant secured denture to enable you to eliminate the need to use potentially hazardous denture adhesives.
If you know someone who wears a denture and uses denture adhesive, please forward this information to them and they will receive a discount on a denture evaluation in our office for mentioning this article. If you are currently a patient in our office who has a denture, call to schedule an evaluation to see how we can be of service to you.
Having a denture that fits can not only improve your health, but increase the quality of life you experience by making it easier to talk, eat and by preventing embarrassing social situations.
We will keep you posted on this important matter.
Warmly,
Kristine