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Is Your Toothpaste Overly Abrasive?

The table below displays the abrasiveness level of popular toothpastes available today. The higher the value, the more abrasive the toothpaste. Dr Saylor recommends using a natural toothpaste like Tom's of Maine Sensitive or Spry toothpaste.

The toothbrush bristles alone will clean your teeth, but there is a benefit to using fluoride so Dr.Saylor does not recommend brushing with a non-fluoride mouthwash or using only water.
The table below displays the abrasiveness level of popular toothpastes available today. The higher the value, the more abrasive the toothpaste. Dr Saylor recommends using a natural toothpaste like Tom's of Maine Sensitive or Spry toothpaste.

The toothbrush bristles alone will clean your teeth, but there is a benefit to using fluoride so Dr.Saylor does not recommend brushing with a non-fluoride mouthwash or using only water.

Toothpaste Abrasiveness Index

Toothpaste:

RDA Value

Straight Baking Soda

7

Arm & Hammer Tooth Powder

8

Arm & Hammer Dental Care

35

Oxyfresh

45

Tom's of Maine Sensitive

49

Arm & Hammer Peroxicare

49

Rembrandt Original

53

CIoSYS

53

Tom's of Maine Children's

57

Colgate Regular

68

ColgateTotal

70

Sensodyne

79

Aim

80

Colgate Sensitive Max Strength

83

Aquafresh Sensitive

91

Tom's of Maine Regular

93

Crest Regular

95

Mentadent

103

Sensodyne Extra Whitening

104

Colgate Platinum

106

Crest Sensitivity

107

Colgate Herbal

110

Aquafresh Whitening

113

Arm & Hammer Tarter Control

117

Arm & Hammer Advance White Gel

117

Close-up with Baking Soda

120

Colgate Whitening

124

Crest Extra Whitening

130

Ultra Brite

133

Crest MultiCare Whitening

144

Colgate Baking Soda Whitening

145

Pepsodent

150

Colgate Tarter Control

165

Colgate 2-in-1 Tarter Control/White

200

FDA Recommended Limit

200

ADA Recommended Limit

250
Rating Legend:
0-70 = Low Abrasive | 71-100 = Medium Abrasive | 101-150 = Highly Abrasive | 151-200 = Regarded as Harmful

Cosmetic Dentist Dr. Larry Saylor is centrally located near Tampa in Brandon, FL - a short drive from Lakeland, Plant City, FishHawk, Riverview and North Tampa. Our office specializes in Veneers, Bite Correction, Tooth Whitening, and helping you maintain a healthy smile.

Cosmetic Dentist Dr. Larry Saylor is centrally located near Tampa in Brandon, FL - a short drive from Lakeland, Plant City, FishHawk, Riverview and North Tampa. Our office specializes in Veneers, Bite Correction, Tooth Whitening, and helping you maintain a healthy smile.

Call us to schedule your dental appointment today - 813-377-4241
Call us to schedule your dental appointment today - 813-377-4241