You’ve probably seen the photo: a pinch of bright orange powder next to white powder, an arrow, and then dazzling white teeth. That orange powder is turmeric, and the white one is usually baking soda (sometimes mixed with a little activated charcoal or calcium carbonate).
Yes—you read that right. Turmeric, the same spice that stains everything yellow, is actually one of nature’s most powerful natural stain removers for teeth.
Why Turmeric + Baking Soda Works So Well
Turmeric contains curcumin, a compound with mild abrasive and anti-inflammatory properties that helps lift stains without being overly harsh.
Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) is a proven gentle abrasive—dentists have used it for decades because it has a low RDA (Relative Dentin Abrasivity) score of around 7, meaning it polishes without scratching enamel when used occasionally.
Together, they create a paste that mechanically scrubs away surface stains while neutralizing acids in the mouth.
Research published in the Journal of Natural Science, Biology and Medicine and the International Journal of Dental Hygiene supports that baking soda significantly reduces extrinsic staining and plaque.
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