32. From Sick Care to Real Prevention: A Dentist's Story with Dr. Wu

Wellness Dentistry: Oral Health for Longevity with Dr. Katie To · Aug 9, 2026 · 20m

Dr. Jennifer Wu thought she was doing everything right. She was working out, training for half marathons, eating what she thought was a healthy diet, and going to her yearly wellness exams like clockwork. Then, in her third trimester, she walked out of an appointment with a preeclampsia diagnosis and blood pressure so high she was put on bed rest immediately.The delivery went fine. The blood pressure never went back down.Her doctor put her on blood pressure medication and told her to expect it for the rest of her life. No explanation, just a prescription and a shrug. She was in her late 30s…