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Types of Earmolds

Types of Custom Earmolds Did you know, most hearing clinics do more than just hearing aids! There are several types of earmolds with uses outside of hearing aid care. Custom earmolds are all made with the same technique, but the specifications of the final product allow for various purposes. Let's check it out! Earmolds Hearing aid molds The obvious one is for hearing aids. Based on a person's hearing loss, custom earmolds can provide a better fit and sound quality. They can limit feedback (that annoying squealing sound) and for some people just make them more comfortable. Like anything custom, these can be made in a variety of styles based on client needs. Noise protection The orange foam earplugs from the hardware store do an okay job protecting your hearing. These are recommended for basic yard work and small amounts of noise exposure. Yet, customs can do so much more. In environments with extremely loud noise or long periods of loud noise, protecting your hearing is crucial as noise exposure (CAUSES OF HEARING LOSS) is the second leading cause of hearing loss. Custom protection molds have a better fit and we can also account for a larger reduction in attenuation (noise dampening). Meaning you can have molds that cut almost all the sound or others that cut a lot of it, but the filter allows you to hear people talk. For anyone working in a factory, around big machinery, or in other noisy environments, these are the way to go. Sleep plugs/Swim...

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How Loud is Too Loud?

So... how loud is too loud? Did you know that the human ear can hear over 20,000 different frequencies! These range in pitch and volume from the faintest high pitch buzz of a mosquito to the loudest rock concert you’ve ever heard.  In terms of volume, this means the human ear can hear sounds from 0 decibels (dB) to over 140dB and everything in between. That’s like hearing a pin drop (10dB) or rustling leaves (10-20dB), all the way up to a motorcycle (100dB) or a jet engine (140dB). So how loud is too loud? Noise-Induced Hearing Loss is one of the most common causes of hearing loss. The World Health Organization reports nearly 24% of adults (1 out of 4) between the ages of 20 to 69 have this kind of hearing loss. And it all comes down to how loud and for how long a person is exposed to noise.  According to the Canadian Hearing Society and the new Ontario Works standards, any sound over 85dB for an extended period of time unprotected is NOT safe. If you've worked in noise around or over these levels causing damage to your ears, you may be eligible for WSIB covered hearing aids.  The louder the sound gets, the less time you have before damage to your hearing is inevitable.  Damage to your ears can occur at: 75dB of continual exposure for 24 hours or more 85dB for 8 hours or more 90dB for 2 hours 95dB for 1 hour or more...

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Hunting and Hearing Loss

Hunting and Hearing Loss Hunting and shooting are one of the most popular past-times for men in North America. But, shooting any type of firearm without the proper hearing protection can result in severe damage to your hearing, whether temporary or permanent. A study by the University of Wisconsin found that men aged 48 to 92 who hunted regularly were more likely to experience high-frequency hearing loss, a risk that increased seven percent for every five years a man had been hunting. But what's really alarming is that of the 3,753 study participants (83 percent of whom were eligible), "38 percent of the target shooters and 95 percent of the hunters reported never wearing hearing protection while shooting in the past year." One shot from a gun can range from 140 to 190 decibels, and can cause immediate damage to one's hearing. Avid hunter and writer for Outdoor News, Kristen Monroe, can attest to just how damaging a single shot can be; she's ruptured her ear drum a couple of times. "I don't think they all know that it really only takesone shot at the right angle to ruin your hearing and cause permanent ringing," Monroe said of why hunters often overlook hearing protection. Monroe herself used to avoid using hearing protection because it got in the way while shooting, but said that since using SoundGear, she's not only been able to protect her hearing but also not worry about the devices getting in the way while shooting. So beyond the obvious use of hearing protection (a...

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