Things You Will Need
Never use sharp objects to remove gum and do not scrub them vigorously.
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Pick off as much of the gum as possible with your fingers. Don’t smear the gum as this will make it harder to remove.
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Turn a hair dryer onto medium-high heat if gum residue remains.
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Concentrate the hot air over the gum until it is very soft.
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Remove the gum residue with your fingers. Use tweezers if the pieces are difficult to remove.
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Wedge the back of a spoon in between the gum and the dentures. Press the spoon to scrape the gum off.
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Scrape the back of the spoon against the dentures to remove the rest of the gum. Be careful not to scratch the dentures or damage them.
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Soak the dentures in distilled white vinegar if the gum residue is still visible. Let them soak for at least five minutes.
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Remove the dentures and brush them with a toothbrush to remove the rest of the gum.
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Rinse the dentures with clear water.