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's
- How stress, cortisol, and hormonal shifts show up in your gums and teeth first
- What a healthy mouth actually looks like and what to ask at your next dental visit
- Why oral health care was designed around the male body and what that costs Black women
- How your oral microbiome connects directly to your gut, immune system, and longevity
- Why Black women avoid the dentist and how to find affirming care that actually sees you
Dr. Brigette White is a Princeton and Penn-trained cosmetic and restorative dentist, author, and founder of Bright Whites Oral Care.
What is The Lushness Podcast?
The Lushness Podcast delivers protocol-driven longevity science through the lens of Black women's lived experience. Hosted by Lushness founder Laura Rutledge, each episode features credentialed medical experts and integrative practitioners covering sleep, hormones, gut health, movement, and more. This is where cutting-edge science meets whole woman wellness. This is your blueprint.