Dr. Mark Burhenne Lists 5 Signs of Excellent Oral Health on Instagram
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Updated · Hindustan Times · Jul 28
Dr. Mark Burhenne Lists 5 Signs of Excellent Oral Health on Instagram
1 articles · Updated · Hindustan Times · Jul 28
Summary
Five markers — including gums that never bleed and no morning dry mouth or bad breath — signal what Dr. Mark Burhenne called the “top 0.1 percent of healthiest mouths.”
Burhenne said those signs point to strong saliva flow, intact enamel, healthy gums and overnight nose breathing, which he linked to fewer cavities, deeper sleep and lower blood pressure.
A pink, uncoated tongue and no cold-water sensitivity also made his checklist, with the dentist saying they may reflect lower bacterial buildup, no gum recession and less nighttime grinding.
Boring dental cleanings rounded out the list, which he tied to less plaque hardening into tartar and saliva chemistry that may relate to blood-sugar handling.
The July 10 Instagram post came from the San Francisco-based dentist, and the report said the claims were informational only and not independently verified.