Custom Earmolds and Earplugs in Magnolia

Have you ever used generic OTC earplugs, earbuds, or earmolds?

If so, then you know the meaning of the saying “Trying to fit a square peg in a round hole.”

Why are one-size-fits-all earmolds and earplugs so frustrating? Everyone’s ears are different, so we hear complaints from those who have used them, such as:

  • They’re uncomfortable.
  • It feels like they’re going to fall out all the time.
  • They irritate my ears.
  • I don’t feel like I’m getting a solid acoustical/watertight seal.

The solution to your OTC earplug and earmold frustrations is custom earmolds and earplugs.

A Patient Wearing Custom Made Earmolds at Magnolia Hearing

“Where can I get custom earmolds or earplugs near me?”

At Magnolia Hearing, we fully sympathize with the discomfort, irritation, and dissatisfaction you experience when you’re using generic earplugs and earmolds. That’s why we make comfortable, custom earmolds and earplugs available to those who need them in the Magnolia, Seattle area.

Customized Products at Magnolia Hearing

Earmolds for Hearing Aids

Earmolds shaped to an individual’s ear improve the volume and clarity produced by your hearing aids. You’ll be able to wear them comfortably all day, they’ll stay in place during your daily activities, and you’ll have fewer or no issues with feedback (whistling).

Personalized Ear Protection Solutions

The precise seal of custom hearing protection prevents damaging sound from leaking around the earplug, they are more comfortable for all day use, and you won’t have to fiddle with them while you’re occupied with your daily activities, such as:

Shooting and Hunting

Gun sports are high impact, high noise risk activities, so protecting your ears and your hearing is vital

Work Environments

Construction, factories, industrial equipment, loud music and many more are both high impact and a sustained-noise risk

Lawn and Garden

Many tools and appliances used for gardening are loud enough to cause damage to your hearing, over time

Power Tools

Many power tools are more than capable of damaging your hearing, such as drills, chainsaws etc.

Work Environments

Construction, factories, industrial equipment, loud music and many more are both high impact and a sustained-noise risk

Sports and Concerts

Rock concerts and major sporting events can generate decibel levels higher than those of a jumbo jet during take-off

Musicians Earplugs

Musicians need to protect their ears by reducing the volume level of the music or crowd noise, but they cannot afford to sacrifice tonal quality. Secure fitting and comfortable in-ear monitors provide protection from noise damage but allow you to hear the music while you perform.

Earplugs for Sleeping/Relaxing

Less bulky than OTC earplugs, made of medical grade silicone material, and molded to the unique contours of each of your ears, custom sleep earplugs are more comfortable, secure, and effective at blocking out sound. Noise canceling earplugs make it easier to relax while traveling or in places where the noise around you is a distraction without blocking out your ability to communicate with those around you.

Earplugs for Swimming/Surfing

Custom earplugs for swimming and surfing provide a tighter seal for better protection against swimmer’s ear or surfer’s ear from water-related sports and activities.

Communication Earplugs and Personal Earbuds

Earplugs for communication devices and personal earbuds need to fit comfortably for extended use while making sure you don’t miss anything important. They are a better solution for playing video games, listening to music, or for use with other digital electronics.

F.A.Qs

Custom Earmolds Frequently Asked Questions

What are custom earmolds and earplugs, and why might I need them?

Custom earmolds or earplugs are built using a mold taken of your outer ear canal so that it follows its precise contours. Whether for hearing aids, noise protection plugs, swim plugs, sleep plugs or other applications, custom earmolds and earplugs provide greater comfort as well as a tighter acoustic/aquatic seal to improve device performance and provide a more secure fit.

How are custom ear impressions taken for earmolds and earplugs?

The process begins with taking an impression of the outer ear canal of each ear. This involves placing a dam in the ear canal and then filling the outer ear with the impression material. Once the impression material sets, it is removed, inspected, packaged, and shipped for fabrication.

Earmold impression scanners have simplified the process by using laser scanners to take your ear impression, which is rendered by using 3D software. This technology allows multiple earmolds to be built from a single impression, saving time and costs.

Can I get custom earmolds for hearing aids I already have?

Many first-time hearing aid users use the generic domes to begin with, and then they find out that custom earmolds are more comfortable, provide a more secure fit, and a better acoustic seal, so they come back to us for custom earmolds for their hearing aids.

Do you offer custom solutions for water protection during swimming?

Yes. Protection against swimmer’s ear and surfer’s ear is improved when you use custom earplugs due to a more secure, watertight seal.

Can I use custom earplugs for sleeping?

Yes. Custom earplugs are far superior to their generic counterparts for sleeping because they provide a more secure and comfortable fit to block out noise so you can sleep better.

What is the advantage of custom earmolds over generic plugs?

The advantages of custom earmolds over generic plugs are:

  • Secure fit
  • Improved acoustic/watertight seal
  • Superior frequency response to a full range of sounds
  • Venting to eliminate reverberation inside your ears
  • Precision-engineered filters for improved sound quality
  • Replaceable filters for a variety of activities
  • Comfortable to wear all day or all night
  • Medical-grade silicone construction for less irritation
  • Custom fit to each ear

How do I clean and maintain my custom earmolds/earplugs?

Squeeze the tip of the canal of your earmold or earplug between the thumb and index finger, and then wipe the wax away by using a soft cloth. Avoid using alcohol or harsh chemicals because they will damage the material.

Learn More about Tailored Earplug Fittings at Magnolia

Whether for hearing aids, hearing protection, swimming, or to get a good night’s sleep, you get enhanced noise management with personalized earmolds and earplugs. For comfort and performance with custom-fit ear protection, contact Seattle’s trusted source for tailored hearing protection from Magnolia Hearing.

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