Top 3 Best Arm & Hammer Toothpaste Review 2023
Dentist Tested and Reviewed | Time to Read: 7 mins
By: Dr. Advocate
Updated: February 19, 2023
Arm & Hammer has been a trusted brand for more than 170 years. Most people know them by their “America’s #1 Trusted Baking Soda” brand; however, they expanded to oral health care. Also, Arm & Hammer is committed to being environmentally responsible and donates a portion of its profits to charities.
Their toothpaste line provides a wide range of care, including CompleteCare, PeroxiCare, and AdvancedWhite. Also, they recently announced a new Essentials line, free of artificial sweeteners, sodium lauryl sulfate, preservatives, parabens, and dyes. In addition, all but one of their toothpaste contains sodium fluoride 0.24% anticavity protection (Essentials Activated Charcoal is fluoride-free).
The Arm & Hammer toothpaste “experience” is unlike any other toothpaste, and if you’re not familiar with it, you’re missing out. It’s highly foaming and “results you can feel working.” Also, the baking soda and peroxide taste is unique and provides a rejuvenating feel. Let’s look at the best of the rest, Arm & Hammer toothpaste.
Best of the rest
- Arm & Hammer Essentials Healthy Teeth & Gums Toothpaste
- Arm & Hammer Essentials Whiten + Activated Charcoal Toothpaste
- Arm & Hammer AdvancedWhite Toothpaste
- Arm & Hammer Bright & Strong Truly Radiant Toothpaste
- Arm & Hammer Sensitive Teeth & Gums Toothpaste
- Arm & Hammer Rejuvenating Toothpaste
- Arm & Hammer DentalCare Toothpaste
Toothpaste’s active and inactive ingredients have significantly evolved since its original inception with the Egyptians around 4 AD. The Egyptians commonly used crushed rock salt, mint, and flowers to remove dental plaque and maintain healthy teeth. Today, you will find difficult-to-pronounce ingredients, such as tetrasodium pyrophosphate. Each element serves an important purpose and is necessary for optimal performance. Also, you will find a toothpaste that targets specific needs, including gum care, whitening, sensitive teeth, and deep cleaning.
Let’s take a closer look at the Top 3 Best Arm & Hammer Toothpaste from a dentist’s perspective.
Tested and Reviewed
- Best Overall: Arm & Hammer PeroxiCare Toothpaste
- Best Whitening: Arm & Hammer Essentials Whiten & Strengthen Toothpaste
- Best Complete Care: Arm & Hammer CompleteCare Toothpaste
Evaluation Criteria
We highlight each product’s unique, advertised benefits, identify their pros and cons and score each one from 1 to 5 based on four categories. The toothpaste with the highest score is crowned the overall champion; however, we’ll also give suggested patient benefits for each product. Prices listed are subject to change and discussed in each review, however they were not considered within the scoring criteria.
- Effectiveness: Does the toothpaste treat the advertised need? How effective were the results?
- Comfort: Was the toothpaste comfortable? Was there any burning, stinging or uncomfortable sensation?
- Taste: How was the overall taste? Was it refreshing? Did it alter your sense of taste?
- Likeability: Likeability: Is the toothpaste likeable and enjoyable to use?
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1. Arm & Hammer PeroxiCare Toothpaste
ARM & HAMMER™ Peroxicare™ anticavity fluoride toothpaste is our ultimate deep cleaning formula that improves gum health, protects against cavities and gently whitens teeth. Naturally powered by 100% pure baking soda, our toothpaste go beyond cleaning, giving you stronger, healthier teeth and gums. Unlike regular fluoride toothpaste, our pure baking soda formulas penetrate deeper throughout your mouth, REMOVING UP TO 3X MORE PLAQUE in hard-to-reach places.
Dentist Review
PeroxiCare provided the most foaming action when brushing, and the clean mint flavor was refreshing. Similarly to CompleteCare, the texture was smooth and free of grit. Also, after rinsing, a slight cooling effect left our mouths feeling fresh and clean. PeroxiCare was similar to CompleteCare in that there was less mint flavor and more baking soda, which was expected; however, Essentials Whiten & Strengthen had an outstanding balance of mint and baking soda flavors.
Highlights
- Sodium fluoride 0.24%
- Naturally powered by baking soda
- Clean mint flavor
- Baking soda and peroxide
- Neutralizes plaque acid
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Total: 19/20
Best for patients desiring foaming action
2. Arm & Hammer Essentials Whiten & Strengthen Toothpaste
ARM & HAMMER Essentials Fluoride Toothpaste Whiten & Strengthen is full of what you need and free of what you don’t. We removed the ingredients you don’t want and replaced them with more of the essential ingredients you need for a healthy, beautiful smile.
ARM & HAMMER Essentials Whiten & Strengthen is made with 100% natural baking soda to whiten teeth, deep clean between teeth and neutralize plaque acids. Naturally-sourced Calcium helps repair enamel. Additionally, essential oils were added to freshen breath for a whole mouth-clean feel.
Dentist Review
The mint flavor was pronounced and most flavorful compared to the other two toothpaste. Also, the baking soda “experience” was less intense. Natural ingredients are a great benefit, as many kinds of toothpaste are transitioning in this direction. After rinsing, a comfortable cooling effect leaves your mouth feeling rejuvenated and refreshed. The whitening aspects of this toothpaste are beneficial; however, it leaves our teeth slightly more sensitive to sweets and cold. Also, the toothpaste’s texture is considerably gritty compared to the other two options.
Highlights
- Sodium fluoride 0.24%
- 100% natural baking soda
- Fresh mint flavor
- White and strengthened teeth
- Free of artificial sweeteners, preservatives and dyes
- Free of Sodium lauryl sulfate and parabens
- “2x stronger enamel”
- “2 shades whiter teeth”
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Total: 17/20
Best for patients that desire natural ingredients and whitening benefits
3. Arm & Hammer CompleteCare Toothpaste
Arm & Hammer has been a trusted brand for more than 170 years. Most people know them by their “America’s #1 Trusted Baking Soda” brand; however, they expanded to oral health care. Also, Arm & Hammer is committed to being environmentally responsible and donates a portion of its profits to charities. Their toothpaste line provides a wide range of care, including CompleteCare, PeroxiCare, and AdvancedWhite.
Also, they recently announced a new Essentials line, free of artificial sweeteners, sodium lauryl sulfate, preservatives, parabens, and dyes. All but one of their toothpaste contains sodium fluoride 0.24% anticavity protection (Essentials Activated Charcoal is fluoride-free). The baking soda and peroxide experience is unique and provides a rejuvenating feel.
Dentist Review
The CompleteCare toothpaste was surprisingly smooth and gentle on the gums. The smooth texture allowed the toothbrush to glide over all the teeth without irritating the gums. It has a great aftertaste, and the flavor is refreshing. Lastly, the foaming action effectively removed plaque acid and neutralized the mouth. Although the texture was smooth and comfortable, it did have the most robust baking soda flavor; however, some individuals may desire this unique aspect.
Highlights
- Sodium fluoride 0.24%
- Fresh mint flavor
- Baking soda neutralizes acid
- Strengthens enamel
- “Proven whitening”
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Total: 18/20
Best for patients with sensitive teeth and gums
Overall Champion: Arm & Hammer PeroxiCare Toothpaste*
ARM & HAMMER™ Peroxicare™ anticavity fluoride toothpaste is our ultimate deep cleaning formula that improves gum health, protects against cavities and gently whitens teeth. Naturally powered by 100% pure baking soda, our toothpaste go beyond cleaning, giving you stronger, healthier teeth and gums. Unlike regular fluoride toothpaste, our pure baking soda formulas penetrate deeper throughout your mouth, REMOVING UP TO 3X MORE PLAQUE in hard-to-reach places.
All three Arm & Hammer products provided an exceptional clean with unique foaming action. The “experience” I was referring to pertains to the effects baking soda and peroxide have on the germs in your mouth. Similarly to the popular Pop Rocks candy, it offers “results you can feel working.” After using their products, you feel comfortable that your mouth will be fresh and clean.
PeroxiCare edged out CompleteCare and Essentials because of its smooth texture, mint flavor, and overall effectiveness. Essentials offer a distinct gritty texture that seeks to whiten and strengthen the enamel; however, it may lead to sensitive teeth, so avoid this product if that’s you. Lastly, CompleteCare is recommended for sensitive gums, as it is the most comfortable to use. Its creamy smooth texture allowed the toothbrush to glide over all aspects of the teeth.
Final Rankings
- Arm & Hammer PeroxiCare Toothpaste 19/20
- Arm & Hammer CompleteCare Toothpaste 18/20
- Arm & Hammer Essentials Whiten & Strengthen Toothpaste 17/20
* My Dental Advocate product reviews are based on individual experience and your results with the products may vary.
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