Oral care composition comprising glycerin or sorbitol as humectant, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose as thickening system, sodium lauryl sulfate and/or cocamidopropyl betaine as surfactant and precipitated silica, silica gel, a high cleaning silica, or a combination of two as abrasive system, helps in whitening teeth, cleaning teeth, treating or preventing gingivitis, periodontitis, excessive plaque, dental caries, tooth decay, stained teeth, halitosis, erosion, sensitivity and inflammation.