Explore the Uses for Custom Earplugs in Mesa
At home, it can be something as commonly used as a food mixer or the garbage disposal, or even your baby crying in the crib. On the job, an electric drill, a leaf blower, or shouted conversation from an idling truck can be the culprits. While doing things you love such as riding a motorcycle, dancing to your favorite DJ at the club, or being part of a sold-out football game, you can be susceptible. What’s the problem associated with all these occurrences? They are all sounds rated at 90 decibels or more and, with continual exposure, they can cause permanent hearing loss.
That’s why Dr. Cassandra M. Fynes, owner of Fynes Audiology LLC, offers custom earplugs in Mesa to patients who are risking their long-term hearing. She knows that constant exposure to any type of noise measured at 90 dB or above can, and more than likely will, cause hearing loss.
Why would I wear earplugs at home?
As strange as it may sound, your home environment can be one of the most dangerous places for sustaining damage to your hearing. That’s why custom earplugs in Mesa can block harmful sounds, while still giving you the ability to hear conversations and go about your daily routine.
Dr. Fynes can mold earplugs so that they fit perfectly in your ears. Buy earplugs off the shelf and you could be adjusting them constantly to keep them in place or looking for them when they fall out of your ears. And, they do not block higher-rated decibel noise with the effectiveness of custom earplugs.
Are there multiple earplug designs?
Yes. One popular model is the corded earplug which allows you to keep the plugs around your neck when you are not using them to block sound. Dr. Fynes even has custom earplugs with removable handles so you can insert and remove them with ease.
For greater customization you can be fitted for musician’s earplugs, even if you aren’t one. They are crafted to reduce noise levels across all frequencies. You hear sounds at a much quieter (and more accurate) level and you can choose to filter noise by 9 dB, 16 dB, or 25 dB. If you are a frequent attendee at live concerts, packed-house sporting events, or if you are able to hear every firework display within 50 miles of your home, musician’s earplugs should be your accessory of choice.
Hocks Noise Breakers let you carry on normal conversations, fit in your ears without pressure, and they are reusable. They are another type of custom earplug that Dr. Fynes often recommends to people who want to speak and hear as normally as possible while, at the same time, protect themselves from potentially damaging noise levels.
And, of course, for swimmers, AquaNot and Swyrl custom earplugs are molded to fit, they come in your choice of colors, and they float, so you’ll never lose them.
When you consider that permanent levels of hearing loss can occur in less than 15 minutes, it is a wise decision to meet with Dr. Cassandra Fynes for a consultation on how custom earplugs can protect your hearing while fitting perfectly into your lifestyle. Schedule an appointment online or call Fynes Audiology at (480) 456-0176.
