Home Teeth Whitening With Turmeric & Baking Soda: What Really Works and What to Know Before You Try It

teeth will whiten them.

A systematic review of curcumin mouthwash studies found promising effects but also noted important limitations in the available research, including study-quality concerns and the need for better trials.

So I’d put turmeric in the “interesting ingredient with promising oral-health research” category—not the “proven natural tooth bleach” category.

What Actually Works Better for Whitening?

If you’re looking for measurable whitening rather than simply cleaner-looking teeth, there are better-studied options.

Whitening Toothpaste

Whitening toothpastes can help remove surface stains through abrasives, and some formulations

There’s more to discover. Continue to the next page for the rest of this article.