How to Use Turmeric at Home for Common Dental and Mouth Problems

You can use ground turmeric powder, a common spice, as a home remedy for toothaches and sore gums. ^(viii.185)

Homemade Turmeric Oral Rinse

Try massaging turmeric powder directly on the sore tooth or make an oral rinse by boiling: ^(viii.185)

• 5 teaspoons of turmeric powder
• 2 cloves
• 2 dried guava leaves (you can buy them at Fresh Gardens or already in dry leaf tea form#AD from Amazon.com)
• 1⅔ cups water

Or try making a turmeric mouthwash with 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder per ¼ cup of warm water. Used 3 times a day, it can reduce natural chemicals in the mouth that irritate gums. ^(viii.216)

Homemade Topical Turmeric Pain Relief Paste

For an even simpler solution for sore gums, try rubbing the following paste formula to swollen areas twice a day for symptom relief: ^(viii.185)

• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon mustard oil — easy to find online from Indian grocers or the gourmet food sections of major retailer sites (e.g., Apna Bazar and Amazon.com#AD)

To heal painful canker sores faster, trying mixing and applying the following topically: ^(viii.217)

• 1 teaspoon honey
• ¼ teaspoon dried turmeric powder

Although the paste will sting when first applied, it will help get rid of the canker sore quickly. ^(viii.217)