Are ARM & HAMMER™ Baking Soda toothpastes safe for everyday use?
Yes. ARM & HAMMER™ toothpastes were developed for daily oral hygiene and have been safely used for decades for low abrasion effective oral care.
Are ARM & HAMMER™ Baking Soda toothpastes safe for use on braces, dental appliances, crowns, dentures bridges or other cosmetic restorations?
Yes, ARM & HAMMER™ toothpastes are gentle enough for use on dental appliances, cosmetic restorations and other dental work.
Are ARM & HAMMER™ Baking Soda toothpastes abrasive?
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.
ARM & HAMMER™ Baking Soda toothpastes sometimes feels gritty. Will they hurt my teeth?
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
Can ARM & HAMMER™ Baking Soda toothpaste whiten teeth?
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.
Can children use ARM & HAMMER™ Baking Soda toothpaste?
Yes, ARM & HAMMER™ toothpastes are an excellent choice for children. Please read directions regarding proper use for children to gently clean teeth and to keep gums healthy. Sometimes it takes a week or so for the child to get used to the new taste, but it is well worth making this healthy choice.
Do ARM & HAMMER™ Baking Soda toothpastes fight tartar?
Most ARM & HAMMER™ Baking Soda toothpastes are formulated to help to prevent tartar buildup expect
Do ARM & HAMMER™ Baking Soda toothpastes reduce bad breath?
Yes, studies indicate that baking soda in toothpaste converts volatile sulfur compounds to a non-odorous form to help control bad breath.
Do ARM & HAMMER™ Baking Soda toothpastes remove plaque?
Yes. In fact, ARM & HAMMER™ Baking Soda toothpastes remove up to 4X more plaque in hard-to-reach areas vs non-baking soda toothpaste.
Do ARM & HAMMER™ Baking Soda toothpastes contain fluoride?
All ARM & HAMMER™ toothpastes contain fluoride. The levels of fluoride in our toothpastes range from 1100ppm to 1450ppm.
Brushing your teeth thoroughly with fluoride toothpaste is one of the most effective ways of preventing tooth decay as fluoride helps to strengthen your teeth enamel and make it more resilient to acid attacks caused by daily intake of sugary foods and drinks which causes cavities.
Do ARM & HAMMER™ Baking Soda toothpastes contain triclosan?
No. None of the ARM & HAMMER™ toothpastes contain triclosan.
How can I take care of my gums?
Everyday brushing with a well-formulated toothpaste like ARM & HAMMER™ Baking Soda toothpastes, flossing and regular visits to your dentist are recommended ways to attend to your oral care needs. Our 100% Natural Baking Soda toothpaste range offers Gum Protection toothpaste that is clinically proven to improve gum health.
What is important when choosing a toothpaste?
When choosing a toothpaste, it is important to select one that:
• Delivers fluoride to help prevent cavities
• Cleans away plaque
• Provides gentle cleaning that doesn’t damage your enamel
• Is one that you will use regularly
All ARM & HAMMER™ toothpastes fight cavities, provide a gentle cleaning and an enamel safe way to effectively remove plaque. Plus, unlike regular toothpastes, ARM & HAMMER™ toothpastes use the natural power of baking soda to neutralize acids that can weaken and erode enamel, to keep healthy teeth and gums for years to come.
What is Liquid Calcium Technology?
Liquid Calcium™ Technology is a uniquely developed technology in ARM & HAMMER™ Advance White™ Pro, Charcoal White, Enamel Repair, Sensitive Pro, 100% Natural Baking Soda Toothpaste Gum Protection, 100% Natural Baking Soda Toothpaste Whitening Protection, Whitening Pro Protect, Charcoal Sensitive and Coconut White toothpastes that helps repair and strengthen damaged enamel surface. Our Liquid Calcium™ Technology helps restore essential minerals and protect your teeth using calcium and phosphate to fill the tiny cracks in enamel surface helping to repair damage for stronger teeth.
What makes ARM & HAMMER™ brand toothpastes different?
Unlike regular toothpastes, ARM & HAMMER™ toothpastes are naturally powered by ARM & HAMMER™ dental grade baking soda. Baking soda has been used to promote good oral health for over 170 years. Baking soda provides numerous benefits to keep a good oral hygiene including:
- Acid neutralization and balancing pH: Plaque acids cause the pH in your mouth to drop and when the pH in your mouth is too low acids can attack and damage tooth enamel, weakening your teeth. With its higher pH, baking soda helps raise the pH in your mouth and neutralize harmful acids more effectively than regular toothpastes and helps not only protect against damage to enamel but also helps restore essential minerals, naturally strengthening teeth.
- Gentle, low abrasive cleaning:Baking soda is an ideal cleaning agent for teeth – in fact baking soda is less abrasive than virtually any other cleaning agent used in most toothpastes. Less abrasion means less tooth wear, which helps keep your teeth healthier, longer.
- Deep cleaning action– ARM & HAMMER™ dental grade baking soda dissolves quickly and can penetrate between teeth and along the gum line – you’ll feel it working for a deep clean. In fact, ARM & HAMMER™ Baking Soda toothpaste was shown in clinical studies to remove more plaque than a non-baking soda toothpaste.
- Whitening power: The gentle but deep cleaning power of baking soda works to naturally remove surface stains, without damaging enamel for a whiter, brighter smile. Try ARM & HAMMER™ Advance White™ Pro, Charcoal White, Enamel Repair, Sensitive Pro, 100% Natural Gum Protection, 100% Natural Whitening Protection, Whitening Pro Protect, Charcoal Sensitive and Coconut White products for whitening that is less abrasive than several whitening toothpastes.
- Breath freshening and odor control: due to its ability to neutralize odor causing compounds in the mouth.
What is pH?
A pH level represents how acidic or alkaline something is. The scale ranges from 0 to 14. 0 is acidic and 14 alkaline.
Why pH matters?
Enamel starts to breakdown when the pH is below 5.5. Meaning the important minerals in your teeth can be removed from your enamel which is then weakened. pH 5.5 is often referred to as the ‘critical point of demineralisation.
Why is a neutral mouth pH important?
A pH of 5.5 or higher is critical for enamel maintenance and favours caries prevention.
What makes ARM & HAMMER™ Sensitive Pro formula different?
ARM & HAMMER™ Sensitive Pro formula contains critical ingredients which through the action of regular brushing fix the cause of sensitive teeth. This has been clinically shown to provide up to 16 weeks relief from the pain of sensitive teeth.
Do ARM & HAMMER™ toothpastes contain peroxide?
None of our toothpastes have hydrogen peroxide in their formulation. We do have calcium peroxide at suitable levels. The following products contain calcium peroxide: Charcoal White, Enamel Care, Sensitive pro, both Trona, whitening Pro Protect, Charcoal Sensitive, Coconut White.
Why do ARM & HAMMER™ toothpastes taste different than most other toothpastes?
Since all ARM & HAMMER™ toothpastes contain baking soda as a main ingredient to provide oral health benefits beyond what is found in regular toothpastes the taste is a bit different. You’ll actually feel(and taste) the baking soda as it works to neutralize harmful acids that can weaken and erode enamel and penetrate between teeth and along the gum line for a deep clean for stronger, healthier teeth and gums for years to come.
Do ARM & HAMMER™ toothpastes test on animals?
All Arm & Hammer Baking Soda Toothpastes that are produced and sold in UK & Ireland are not tested on animals under EU regulation.
Are ARM & HAMMER™ toothpastes suitable for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, all our toothpastes are vegan friendly as they do not contain any animal-derived ingredients.
Are ARM & HAMMER™ toothpastes gluten free?
Arm & Hammer toothpastes are gluten free.
Where are ARM & HAMMER™ toothpastes made?
Arm & Hammer toothpastes are made in our Kent facility, UK.
Are ARM & HAMMER™ toothpastes SLS free?
Arm & Hammer offer SLS formulations and SLS free formulations.
Where are ARM & HAMMER™ Baking Soda toothpastes available to buy?
You can purchase at main retailers throughout the UK in-store and online.
Do any ARM & HAMMER™ Baking Soda toothpastes not contain mint flavouring?
All of Arm & Hammer™ Baking Soda toothpastes contain a mint flavouring as it is the most widely used for adult toothpastes.
Why do some ARM & HAMMER™ toothpastes have microplastics?
There are no plastic microbeads in our toothpastes. Some product in our range will contained coloured silica beads, those are safe to use and silica is found in almost every toothpaste as it helps to remove stains and clean teeth.
What makes ARM & HAMMER™ 100% Natural Baking Soda toothpastes different?
This is our first 100% Recyclable Toothpaste range. This new range uses our most advanced packaging technology featuring a 100% recyclable carton, tube, and cap. The pastes have a new and refreshing flavour and are vegan friendly. These formulas were designed to deliver clinically proven efficacy, free from preservatives and artificial colours.
How Much Toothpaste Should You Use?
Dentists recommend brushing twice daily using a pea-sized amount of toothpaste for adults. For children, consult with your dentist and follow their advice.
Does Charcoal Toothpaste Work?
Our Arm & Hammer™ Charcoal White toothpaste contains activated charcoal and is effective at removing stains and whitening your teeth