Musicians or swimmers typically use earplugs and swim moulds (or swim plugs) for hearing protection (earplugs) or to prevent water from getting into the ear (swim moulds). However, these devices must be properly fitted to offer the best protection or prevention as they are prone to be uncomfortable, do not offer adequate protection, or fall out. This is where custom-made earplugs and swim moulds come in.
Custom earplugs are designed specifically for each individual ear shape to prevent your ears from sustaining any damage to the eardrums or the ear canal and to prevent hearing loss. Similarly, custom swim moulds are designed to ensure they fit better in the ear, thus eliminating the use of a headband to prevent the swim moulds from falling out as you submerge in water. If the moulds come out of your ear, custom swim moulds are designed to float for easy retrieval.
The initial step to designing properly fitted earplugs and custom-fitted swim moulds is to take an impression of your ear. At D&S Audiology, our experienced audiologist will inject a soft, medical-grade silicone into your outer ear. Once the silicone has been set, it will be removed. The impression of your outer ear will be used to create custom earplugs or swim moulds. The process will take 10 minutes or less.
The manufacture of custom earplugs or swim moulds will take approximately two weeks. Once the ear plugs, or swim moulds are ready, we will schedule an appointment to have you try them on. Moreover, this appointment will help our audiologist determine if any adjustments or refitting are required to ensure optimal comfort and a perfect fit.
After getting fitted for custom earplugs and swim moulds, there are several things that you can expect:
The number of sessions varies depending on several factors, such as your ear’s anatomy, the complexity of the customisations, and if there are any specific requirements. However, in general, the process of getting fitted for custom earplugs or swim moulds involves two main sessions:
Initial fitting session
Follow-up adjustment session
Although custom earplugs and swim moulds are made according to the shape of your ears, they do not omit the possibility of adjustments. Some instances that may require adjustments are:
Hence, you must communicate any discomfort, issues, or concerns that you may experience during the follow-up session. Doing so will ensure adjustments can be made accordingly.
While the number of sessions required for obtaining custom earplugs and swim moulds is two sessions, additional appointments may be necessary in some cases. This is especially true if significant adjustments are needed or your needs change over time.
Yes, the custom ear plugs are customised to your ear size compared to the generic ones. Meanwhile the foam or generic type of earplugs are cost effective compared to customised plugs, they come with special filters to reduce the noise.
For swimming you may consider making customised swim moulds. You are encouraged to wear swim moulds if you have a hole in your ear drum or ear tubes(Grommets) in your ears.
For swimming you may consider making customised swim moulds. You are encouraged to wear swim moulds if you have a hole in your ear drum or ear tubes (Grommets) in your ears.
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