The use of herbal home remedies for managing dental problems is a common practice. This study aimed to assess the awareness, attitude, and actual use of various home remedies for oral health problems in the Saudi community. A structured, close-ended electronic questionnaire was used to assess participants' knowledge and perceptions of using herbal remedies for oral problems. The questionnaire was distributed through social media platforms and people were invited to participate. All responses were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical methods. A total of 434 people participated with a balanced gender distribution. Approximately 58.7% of the participants reported using one or more home remedies for dental or oral health problems. The main reasons for using these remedies were dental pain (78.5%) and teeth whitening (27.1%). The most commonly used herbal remedies included cloves (75.3%), salt and water (72.5%), myrrh (43.4%), and charcoal (19.5%). Around 42.2% of the participants were unsure about the possible side effects of these remedies. More than half and three-fourths of the participants were unsure about the effectiveness of activated charcoal and baking soda for teeth whitening. Similarly, 82.7% were unsure about the effectiveness of turmeric in addressing halitosis. There was no significant correlation between the use of home remedies and gender, age, or education level (P > 0.05). Overall, home remedies are commonly used to treat dental problems. Further clinical studies are recommended to investigate the effectiveness of these preparations in managing oral health problems.
