Custom Hearing Protection

Why Hearing Protection Is So Important

Hearing loss happens for many reasons, one of the most common being exposure to loud noise (noise-induced hearing loss, or NIHL). Repeated exposure to sound levels above 85 decibels (the sound of an idling bulldozer) can cause permanent, irreparable hearing loss. To give you perspective, hearing professionals consider exposure to loud music, either live or through headphones, to be particularly dangerous with sound intensity sometimes reaching 100 to 115 decibels (dB). This is where hearing protection, like earplugs, comes in.

While hearing loss is irreversible, that doesn’t mean it’s not preventable. Knowledge, hearing protection, and prevention can help keep your hearing healthy and you happy!
 

Custom vs. Generic Products

Custom-molded earplugs offer a degree of comfort and sound protection that you will not find in generic earplugs.
 

Benefits of custom protection:

• A custom mold helps ensure your hearing protection stays in place and offers a secure fit.
• They are designed to retain accurate frequency response, so you’ll hear the full range of sounds — just at a reduced volume.
• They are vented to allow sound to pass both ways, which means the sound of your voice won’t reverberate inside of your ears like it does with most earplugs.
• You get specific, measurable protection with precision-engineered filters that offer the most natural sound available, clear and unmuffled.
• Custom molded from medical-grade silicone, these plugs can be worn for extended periods of time without discomfort.
• Several models offer replaceable sound filters so that you can select the level of sound protection you need for the situation.

Custom Hearing Protection Products

How Loud Is Too Loud?

As a general rule, if you have to raise your voice to be heard over the music or noise, it’s probably too loud and might be on the cusp of damaging your hearing. Things like lawn mowers or heavy freeway traffic tend to hover between 80 and 90 dBs, which is when hearing is at risk of damage. Those who are regularly exposed to noises of 85 dB or more should have their hearing tested regularly to see if the effects of hearing damage are already present.

Hearing Protection For Musicians

Research indicates that musicians are about four times more likely than the general population to suffer from hearing loss due to their profession. On top of time spent practicing instruments, concerts regularly exceed 110 dB — loud enough to cause hearing damage in a matter of minutes. Musicians who do not wear hearing protection face the likelihood of hearing loss at an early age, and they risk their careers in the process.

Musicians ear plugs are designed to provide a flat 9, 15, or 25dB attenuation. With this flat response, the wearer hears sounds naturally and accurately. This product is great for professional musicians, sound engineers, and music enthusiasts. They are also excellent choices for anyone who desires clarity and understanding while recognizing the importance of hearing protection.

Swimming Plugs

Protect against excess moisture during swim or shower time, helping reduce the risk of otitis externa or “swimmer’s ear,” an outer-ear infection typically caused by bacterial or fungal growth when the skin in the ear canal potentially becomes irritated from activities such as swimming. Also effective for those who work outside in the heat, helping keep sweat away. Oshawa Hearing Aid Clinic offers a variety of swimming plugs.

As a hunter, your ears face the risk of immediate damage from gunshots — if you fire them without proper ear protection. Oshawa Hearing Aid Clinic offers an array of custom-fit, essential protective gear for hunters and shooters, military and police personnel, and industrial and manufacturing professionals. The hearing protection we fit you with is convenient to carry with you, and since it’s fit to the unique contours of your inner ear, it’s comfortable to wear.

We offer both standard hearing protection and electronic hearing protection for use wherever and whenever loud noise is a problem.
 

Ear Protection for Sleeping

So many factors go into what makes a good night’s sleep — something that many people strive for but struggle with every day for one reason or another. Our practice believes in taking charge of what you can control, like blocking out nighttime noises that keep you awake when you should be resting deeply. Whether it’s the result of street noise, loud neighbors, or a snoring partner, our custom-fit ear protection is so comfortable, you’ll barely know it’s there — because you’ll be sleeping too soundly to notice.

A lack of sleep can lead to psychiatric troubles and is tied to a multitude of other health issues. Getting poor sleep at night means you go to work the next day tired, have low energy and poor concentration, and are probably more stressed than you otherwise would have been. Call Oshawa Hearing Aid Clinic today for a solution to snoring, traffic, loud neighbors, and other factors that can ruin the most important part of your night.

Make an appointment with us to learn how our comfortable, effective hearing protection can not only help safeguard your hearing but can also enhance your auditory experience.