(BPT) - It's that time of year again: fantasy football season! Whether it's your first time joining in on the fun or you're a regular league member, playing fantasy football allows you to feel like you're part of the action on the field. However, it's critical that you work on your defense plan against a real-life threat: stress-induced teeth grinding.
The grind behind the game
Fantasy football sparks 1.2 billion hours of rivalries yearly, fueling stress that hits your oral health hard. In fact, more than 70% of dentists see a rise in teeth grinding from stressful situations like intense rivalries from playing in a fantasy football league.
To shed a little light on the subject, DenTek ® , the #1 over-the-counter dental guard brand, surveyed fantasy football participants and found