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Custom Ear Molds
If you work in a noisy environment, travel frequently, listen to music, attend sporting events, or simply have a sensitivity to loud sounds, we recommend coming in and getting a custom ear molds made. These are personalized earpieces made from a variety of materials that come in different styles and colors and are made to suit your individual and professional needs.
Hearing Loss Is More Likely if You Work in Certain Industries
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) indicates that continued exposure of unprotected ears to noise 85 decibels or greater will cause gradual hearing loss in a significant number of professions, including:
- Dentists
- Pilots and airline personnel
- Industrial workers
- Musicians
- Restaurant and nightclub personnel
- Hunters or those who regularly use firearms
Hearing loss in one or both ears affects approximately 36 million adults in the United States. Noise-induced hearing loss typically occurs gradually and without pain. Although you may not notice anything before the problem is advanced, there are some warning signs to watch out for.
If you have difficulty hearing conversations in person and on the phone, have to increase the volume on the television or radio, cannot hear certain sounds or pitches, or notice ringing in the ears (also known as tinnitus), our professionals can provide a hearing evaluation to test your hearing. One of the easiest ways to protect your ears is using protective earpieces.
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What Are Ear Molds?
A custom ear mold is an in-the-ear device used to improve or preserve your hearing. You can use ear molds to protect yourself from high-frequency sounds or to amplify low-frequency sounds.
We Offer Custom Ear Molds
Since ears come in all shapes and sizes, it's important to get a custom ear mold that fits your unique shape. This device must be tight enough to prevent sound from leaking out but not so tight that it causes any pain while you use it. For an ear mold to be effective, you should visit your hearing healthcare professional.
At UConn Health, we customize earpieces to suit your personal or professional requirements. We offer them in different styles, materials, and colors to fit your individual style. You can choose from among:
- Noise suppression earplugs
- AquaSeal ear plug
- Personal listening device and cell phone ear molds
- Medical ear molds
- Musician earplugs
- Telecommunications ear molds
- Aviation earmolds
- Custom radio headphones
- Hunting and shooting ear molds
- Motorsports ear molds
Getting an ear mold may be an out-of-pocket experience or can be covered by your employer. Schedule an appointment today to discuss your hearing protection needs with one of our highly trained audiologists.