Okay, we’re a custom mouthguard company. Why are we talking about anxiety? Nearly 20% of adults suffer from anxiety, and anyone with anxiety knows that it sometimes gets that much worse before bed. Battling mental health is no easy feat, and we at Cheeky are here to help you feel the best you can. Nighttime anxiety can lead to sleep Bruxism (teeth grinding) without you realizing it. And in worst-case...
Read MoreIt’s midnight, and the only illumination in the kitchen radiates from the fridge as you stare in, wondering what to grab. We’ve all been at the point where we’re simultaneously hungry and tired, and it feels like there’s no way you’ll be able to sleep unless you have a snack. A major trend in the diet world has been to stop eating after a specific time every night to promote...
Read MoreTeeth grinding is often a secondary symptom of anxiety, sleep disorders, Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMD), or stress. Sometimes, it’s a combination of more than one of those things. Most people who experience bruxism find that their symptoms are the worst when sleeping, so they use a nightguard to protect their teeth. But what if there was a way to reduce teeth grinding in the daytime as well? Multiple studies have...
Read MoreWhen you struggle with anxiety, trying to fall asleep at night can turn into reliving your past mistakes or attempting to plan for the future. Either way, your brain keeps you up at night instead of allowing you to get the rest you need. Adults need at least 6-8 hours of sleep each night, and the quantity and quality of your sleep directly impact your mental health. We’ve already talked...
Read MoreWhat Are the Night Guard Dental Insurance Codes When you're shopping for a new custom night guard, it's natural to turn to your dental insurance provider for help to cover the cost. In 2019, the ADA altered its Current Dental Terminology (CDT) Code to offer three codes for various dental mouth guards associated with Bruxism and TMJ. The ADA states that the "purpose of the CDT Code is to achieve uniformity, consistency, and specificity...
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