Oral Health Is Whole Body Health: The Inflammation Signs Black Women Are Missing.

Nobody taught us to connect our bleeding gums to chronic disease. Your mouth has been sending signals about what's happening inside your entire body and no one told you how to read them. Dr. Brigette White changes that today.In this episode we cover:Why chronic inflammation in your mouth is a red flag for diabetes, heart disease, and Alzheimer'sHow stress, cortisol, and hormonal shifts show up in your gums and teeth firstWhat a healthy mouth actually looks like and what to ask at your next dental visitWhy oral health care was designed around the male body and what that costs Black womenHow your oral microbiome connects directly to your gut, immune system, and longevityWhy Black women avoid the dentist and how to find affirming care that actually sees youDr. Brigette White is a Princeton and Penn-trained cosmetic and restorative dentist, author, and founder of Bright Whites Oral Care.