Welcome to Conversations with the Dentist

Hello, and welcome.

This is a place for the conversations we never have time for in the clinic — about why your gums bleed, whether that whitening kit actually works, when to worry about your child's teeth, and a hundred other things patients ask me every week.

What you'll find here

• Articles — plain-English breakdowns of common procedures and concerns
• Podcasts — longer-form conversations on dental and whole-body health
• Video tips — short, practical demos you can watch in a minute

My goal is simple: give you the kind of honest, holistic advice I'd give a family member. Whole-body wellness starts in the mouth, and the more you understand it, the better your care will be.

— Dr. Esther Lukwago