Turmeric has been used for thousands of years as a dye, a flavoring agent, and a medicinal herb. It has been extensively used in strengthening the body and as an immunity booster along with milk popularly known as ‘Golden Milk’. Ancient Indian medicine has touted turmeric as an herb with the ability to provide glow and luster to the skin as well as vigor and vitality to the entire body. Since turmeric has antimicrobial, antioxidant, astringent, anticancerous and other useful properties, it is quite useful in oral health also. The objective of this article is to highlight various effects of turmeric in oral health along with its use in medical problems.