A woman needed major help after she used a denture adhesive to keep in her lower dentures. What a mess her gums where, it was excruciating for her to talk or swallow. I felt so bad for her. They looked swollen, raw and burnt.

Although I didn’t find what to do for her gums online, I found an article on how long term or excessive use of these creams can cause a host of problems.

Most denture adhesives are high in zinc. This minerals can rob copper out of the body, leading to neurological problems, cognitive decline (senility), even been associated with urinary incontinence.

We are just being bombarded with chemicals. So other than spit our teeth across the room when we talk, what do we do?

Getting new dentures when your gums shrink might be expensive, but probably is best.
Second best are liners, and then natural vegetable adhesives which are so much safer than their chemical counterparts.

Preserving your teeth and trying to keep them is THE best suggestion. We have a tooth paste which helps protect the tooth and gums. To make your own toothpaste, go to à http://marysherbs.com/ToothPaste.shtml

The results reported are quite remarkable.

No wonder so many people are becoming sensitive to their environment. All the chemicals we are exposed to combine to make new compounds. Even a slight mixture can be significant.

There is a product called EnviroDetox, helps encourage the body to throw off these chemicals which can be helpful. But I believe avoid as much as you can.