The present invention provides an oral care composition comprising from 3 to 12 weight % calcium pyrophosphate and from 10 to 19 weight % precipitated silica, based on the total weight of the composition, wherein the precipitated silica has a pellicle cleaning ratio of greater than 85. The present invention further provides a method of cleaning and/or polishing and/or whitening an oral surface comprising contacting the oral surface with the oral care composition.