FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Yes. ARM & HAMMER™ toothpastes were developed for daily oral hygiene and have been safely used for decades for low abrasion effective oral care.

Yes, ARM & HAMMER™ toothpastes are gentle enough for use on dental appliances, cosmetic restorations and other dental work.

ARM & HAMMER™ toothpastes are low in abrasion. That’s because they use ARM & HAMMER™ Baking Soda as a primary cleaning agent. It is an old-fashioned misconception that baking soda is abrasive. In fact, baking soda is very low in abrasion.

The abrasive properties of toothpastes are measured in a standard test called the Relative Dentin Abrasivity (RDA) Test, which is conducted by accredited facilities. The abrasivity of toothpastes are recorded as RDA values and used by all toothpaste manufacturers. The higher the RDA value the more abrasive the dentifrice. In this test, the highest RDA of any ARM & HAMMER toothpaste is only 140, which is far lower than the upper guidelines of 250 set by the ADA for toothpaste and which is below many regular toothpastes.

The grittiness is most likely the feel of the baking soda before it quickly dissolves in your mouth. Rest assured that ARM & HAMMER™ products are low in abrasion and will not harm your teeth.

The abrasive properties of toothpastes are measured in a standard test called the Relative Dentin Abrasivity (RDA) Test, which is conducted by accredited facilities. The abrasivity of toothpastes are recorded as RDA values and used by all toothpaste manufacturers. The higher the RDA value the more abrasive the dentifrice. In this test, the highest RDA of any ARM & HAMMER toothpaste is only 140, which is far lower than the upper guidelines of 250 set by the ADA for toothpaste and which is below many regular toothpastes

Yes, baking soda gently polishes teeth gently lifting and removing surface stains without damaging enamel. Baking soda is a clinically researched ingredient known for its unique whitening and cleaning capabilities.

Yes. ARM & HAMMER™ toothpastes were developed for daily oral hygiene and have been safely used for decades for low abrasion effective oral care.

Yes, ARM & HAMMER™ toothpastes are gentle enough for use on dental appliances, cosmetic restorations and other dental work.

ARM & HAMMER™ toothpastes are low in abrasion. That’s because they use ARM & HAMMER™ Baking Soda as a primary cleaning agent. It is an old-fashioned misconception that baking soda is abrasive. In fact, baking soda is very low in abrasion.

The abrasive properties of toothpastes are measured in a standard test called the Relative Dentin Abrasivity (RDA) Test, which is conducted by accredited facilities. The abrasivity of toothpastes are recorded as RDA values and used by all toothpaste manufacturers. The higher the RDA value the more abrasive the dentifrice. In this test, the highest RDA of any ARM & HAMMER toothpaste is only 140, which is far lower than the upper guidelines of 250 set by the ADA for toothpaste and which is below many regular toothpastes.

The grittiness is most likely the feel of the baking soda before it quickly dissolves in your mouth. Rest assured that ARM & HAMMER™ products are low in abrasion and will not harm your teeth.

The abrasive properties of toothpastes are measured in a standard test called the Relative Dentin Abrasivity (RDA) Test, which is conducted by accredited facilities. The abrasivity of toothpastes are recorded as RDA values and used by all toothpaste manufacturers. The higher the RDA value the more abrasive the dentifrice. In this test, the highest RDA of any ARM & HAMMER toothpaste is only 140, which is far lower than the upper guidelines of 250 set by the ADA for toothpaste and which is below many regular toothpastes

Yes, baking soda gently polishes teeth gently lifting and removing surface stains without damaging enamel. Baking soda is a clinically researched ingredient known for its unique whitening and cleaning capabilities.