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Tiki Barber is no stranger to stress. 10 years in the NFL, raising six kids, and a hectic media career all add up to a full and demanding life that could make even the toughest of athletes grind their teeth with the intensity of a linebacker’s tackle. That’s why he and his brother Ronde teamed up with DenTek to promote the brand’s inaugural Football Stress Test, and our social media wizard Brett Haman sat down with the former running back to get into what really stresses him out and how DenTek’s dental guards help him along the way.
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So, what makes a Pro Bowl running back grind his teeth?
Favorite team losing or fantasy team losing: “Fantasy football I love, but I know I can always get it back. But when my favorite team loses…it drives me insane.”
Fumbling or missing a 4th-and-1: I’m going to say fumbling. I had an issue with that in my career, and it kept me up at night.”
A bad ref call or a game-ending interception: “Game-ending interception because that’s on us. Like, that’s us making the mistake. Refs are going to make mistakes because they’re human…and sometimes stupid.”
But with DenTek’s help, Tiki’s tackling that teeth-grinding stress.
“I always find myself overthinking things when I go to bed, and whether that’s doing a radio show on WFAN or watching my kids play sports, it really does disrupt your sleep. Wearing the DenTek night guards has been very beneficial because they keep my jaw from tensing up, and I wake up feeling much more refreshed than when I’m tossing and turning.”
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Watching football can be pretty stressful on its own, but think about all the other stressors that might cause you to grind your teeth or clench your jaw when you sleep. That’s where DenTek’s dental guards can help you, with a secure, comfortable fit tailored to the shape of your teeth. That way, your pearly whites stay pretty the next time your football team gives you a reason to smile.
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Available in Comfort-Fit (Slim Protection), Professional-Fit (Maximum Protection), and Ultimate (Secure Slim Protection).