Take a sip of the water and swish it around in your mouth for 30 seconds to one minute. The longer you hold it in your mouth, the more it will help to loosen the adhesive from your gum surfaces. After a minute spit it out into the sink. Repeat this same procedure a couple of times and most of the adhesives will be washed away.
You can also use a mixture of salt and water by creating a saline solution to rinse your mouth before taking off your denture. Simply mix about half spoonful of salt into a glass of water for two minutes or until is completely dissolved.
Your upper dentures may be slightly more challenging to remove. Use your thumbs to press your front dentures upwards and outwards in the direction of your nose. You can also pull them by placing your index fingers on the sides. If you manage to let air pass between your dentures and the soft mucosa, then they will fall off easily. The highest suction is found in the back of your dentures where the border with the soft palate is found, so when removing them try to go as far back as you can. If you have challenges removing your dentures, stop by your dentist’s office for advice and guidance. A dental assistant will likely be able to help you, or the receptionist may even have advice that improves your technique and helps you to get your dentures out.
This serves both to remove any remaining adhesive, and also to promote optimum gum health. Cleaning and brushing your gums daily is recommended as part of good oral hygiene.
Massaging your gums also increases the blood circulation to the gums and keeps them healthy. Take care not to hurt your gums with your fingernails! If you have long nails, you’ll be better off with a different method.
