Tuesday, October 13, 2009

How do you get chewing gum off of clear retainers?

i acdentally got gum on my retainers and i have tried to use penunt butter but it wont work.
Answer:
freeze the gum
try putting it in the freezer for a few minutes, then chip it off..
Buy some Goo Gone (sold at Walmart, with the paint thinners, etc or hardware stores). It's made for removing gum, adhesive... Just make sure to wash your retainer really well before using it again.
I heard a myth about putting coke on it because its so acidic.
You could try.
Or let it dry out and it should become like a rock and get some nail clippers and cut it off.
Heather M is exactly correct! Do not freeze the retainer or use abrasives, solvents or clippers as you may do damage to the retainer. Use the Goo B Gone, it does work. Don't chew gum with your retainer in place anymore. Good luck!

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