The prevalence of oral illnesses is a global health crisis. The two most common oral health issues in the world are dental caries and periodontal disease. Quality of life is affected in ways that go beyond the craniofacial in how one's dental health is taking care of. Traditions of using spices and herbs for both food and medicine date back centuries. Spices have long been used to improve the flavour, fragrances, and color of food and drink, but now we know that they may also offer protection against both acute and chronic diseases. The use of spices and herbs as medicines and therapeutic remedies is gaining popularity in the particularly for the treatment of chronic illnesses. In addition to their effects on oral health, spices and herbs have been shown to have anti-inflammatory, anti-tumorigenic, anticarcinogenic, antioxidant capabilities. Bioactive substances such as vitamins, notably flavonoids and polyphenols, tannins, alkaloids, phenolic diterpenes, and sulfur-containing compounds have been studied extensively over the past decade for their wide variety of health benefits. However, the precise function of spices and herbs in health defence, particularly in preventing the onset of chronic, non-communicable diseases, is still up for discussion. Black pepper, cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, fenugreek, and garlic are only few of the typical spices and herbs that are discussed in this review for their possible oral health advantages.