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Freedom of the Tongue Impact Custom Mouthguards is the only company that understands how debilitating your gag reflex can be.  In fact, more than 67% of our athletes chose to have their guard trimmed to alleviate the issue. But what is a gag reflex?    The pharyngeal reflex or gag reflex (also known as a laryngeal spasm) is a reflex contraction of the back of the throat,[1] evoked by touching the roof of the mouth, the back of the tongue, the area around the tonsils, the uvula, and the back of the throat. It, along with other aerodigestive reflexes such...

A mouthguard is a protective device for the mouth used in protecting the teeth and gums. It comes in many shapes and sizes, but have you ever wondered its origins as to where it came from?  Over my studies, I have come across 5 extraordinary events that shaped the history of a mouthguard into what it is today. The first major event of making a mouthguard what it is today was the invention of the mouthguard itself!  This occurred sometime during late 19th century, and early 20th century.  Boxing is thought to be the first sport to receive specially designed...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                CONTACT:              Kim Coleman September 20, 2016                                                                                   770.751.6674   HALFTIME SPORTS AND IMPACT MOUTHGUARDS ESTABLISH EXCITING NEW PARTNERSHIP Alpharetta, Ga --- Sports marketing company Halftime Sports today announced a new partnership with Impact Mouthguards, a local supplier of custom mouthguards for athletes of all ages participating in all sports.   "We are thrilled to be partnering with Owner & Founder Frank Rabinovitch and his team from Impact Mouthguards," said Halftime Sports President Kim Coleman. "Their products and services are a perfect fit for our coaches, players and parents. They will bring a lot of value-add to our overall marketing...

Hey there! Take a look at this recently published Expert interview of Frank Rabinovitch, the owner and founder of ImpactMouthguards.com, on the importance of using amouthguard when playing sports. Let us know what you think! http://www.watkindental.com/2016/08/12/expert-interview-series-frank-rabinovitch-impact-mouthguards-necessity-using-mouthguard-playing-sports/

You wake up in the morning with a dull headache, and this isn’t the first time. In fact, you’ve noticed lately that almost every morning you get out of bed, you have pain in your head, neck, and maybe even your jaw. You think to yourself, “What in the world is causing this pain, and how can I solve it?” While we aren’t doctors or dentists, we do know that the symptoms mentioned above are evident in people who grind their teeth or clench their jaw at night while they sleep. Fortunately for chronic teeth grinders (a condition known as...