Hearing Protection

Why Hearing Protection is Important

Exposure to loud noise can damage your hearing over time. You might encounter noise at unsafe levels at concerts, shooting ranges, construction sites, when using power tools, and motorcycles. Noise-induced hearing loss is a permanent condition that can result in:

Difficulty hearing high-pitched sounds
Trouble understanding speech, especially in noisy environments
Ringing or buzzing in the ears (tinnitus)

Hearing loss and tinnitus can significantly impact your quality of life, making it crucial to take preventive measures with proper hearing protection.

Types of Hearing Protection

Earplugs: Earplugs block the ear canal to reduce the level of noise reaching the inner ear. They can be disposable or reusable, filtered or unfiltered. Filtered earplugs can reduce harmful levels of noise without distorting the sound quality.
Earmuffs: Earmuffs cover the entire ear and are commonly used in industrial settings or during loud activities like shooting or construction work. You must ensure that the bottom of the earmuff fits tightly against the head to avoid leaking sound into the ear.
Custom Hearing Protection: Custom-molded earplugs provide a tailored fit for maximum comfort and effectiveness. These are ideal for individuals who use hearing protection frequently, who attend concerts or play music frequently but don’t want to distort the quality of the music, or for people who have severe sound sensitivity.

Contact Us for Custom Hearing Protection

Choose Appropriate Protection: Your audiologist will help you select earplugs, earmuffs, or custom hearing protection based on noise levels and comfort preferences.
Ensure Proper Fit: Your audiologist can make sure your hearing protection fits well and provides a good seal to maximize noise reduction.
Regular Use: Use your new hearing protection consistently in noisy environments to prevent long-term damage. Your audiologist can check your hearing periodically to monitor for changes.