Custom Hearing Protection
One-time or regular exposure to loud noise is a common cause of hearing loss.
Absorbing loud noise can also worsen existing hearing loss and amplify symptoms. We navigate varying levels of noise in daily life and this can be potentially hazardous:
- It is estimated that over 22 million people are exposed to hazardous levels of noise in the workplace.
- Musicians can be up to 4 times more likely to develop hearing loss.
- The World Health Organization estimates that over 1 billion people globally are at increased risk of developing hearing loss as a result of noise exposure from personal electronic devices or high noise levels in social spaces.
This data highlights the importance of protecting hearing health from the noise we regularly encounter. One of the most effective ways to do this is by wearing hearing protection.
Our practice offers custom hearing protection options that provide maximum protection. Though you can purchase hearing protection - headphones, earbuds, earmuffs, etc. - in-store, these ready-made options are not specific to your ears. Custom hearing protection is made using molds or impressions of your ears which ensures a perfect and comfortable fit. Options include earplugs and ear molds which offer a tailored and secure fit, increasing hearing protection. Earplugs are designed to be worn in the ear canal whereas earmolds come in full or half-shell options worn in the outer counter portion of the ear. We will discuss the options that can work best for you in the environments you regularly move through.
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