Oral diseases developed because of poor oral hygiene are responsible for health burdens in many countries which may affect the person for a lifetime, lead to severe pain, and may cause death. Improper oral hygiene can also result in the development of oral cancer. As per the WHO facts sheet on ‘Oral health’, 3.5 billion population suffers from oral diseases globally. As per the Global Burden of disease, tooth decay is the most common condition. Poor oral hygiene and lack of awareness amongst the population of middle and low-income countries result in the formation of dental diseases. Additionally; diabetes and smoking increase the risk of dental diseases by many folds. Some phytoconstituent from plants we called as herbal remedies are found to be very effective and safe over conventional or synthetic medicines. Anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties of various herbal remedies are advantageous over the antibiotics used in periodontitis. Periodontitis is one of the most prevalent gum diseases in the world which affects the soft tissue and bone support to the tooth. Poor oral hygiene can lead to progressive loss of alveolar bone around the teeth. Various herbal remedies traditionally used for oral hygiene recently showed promising results against Periodontitis. This review provides detailed emphasis on the various herbal remedies and its components used for the treatment of diseases related to dental care, gum & teeth, and overall oral hygiene. Our goal is to discuss the overall views of researchers and the current useful strategy of herbal components for periodontitis.