Ear Moulds in Aberdeen & Inverness

Sudden or prolonged exposure to noise can cause damage to your hearing and is one of the leading causes of hearing loss. Hearing loss from prolonged noise exposure is often detected too late, meaning the hearing loss is usually irreversible.

Hearing protection is extremely important for anyone who is regularly in a high-noise environment, including target shooters, motorcyclists, airline pilots, musicians, construction workers and factory workers. The truth is that anyone subject to noise exposure may need to wear hearing protection to protect their long-term hearing.

The following noises are especially dangerous with repeat exposure: lawn mowers, truck engines, motorcycles, garbage trucks, chain saws, pneumatic drills, rock concerts, gun shots, and jet engines, to name a few.

Though geberic off the shelf earplugs offer some protection, custom earmolds and earplugs offer maximum protection and a comfortable fit that is designed specifically for your ears. They offer more security in knowing that your ears have the best possible protection against hearing loss.

Custom Earmolds

Earmolds come in a wide variety of sizes and types. Some earmolds are solid, and some are soft or spongy. The most popular styles are full shell and half shell. Full shell earmolds are generally for high-level noise exposure, while half shell are for mid-level noise exposure. The type of earmold your audiologist recommends will depend on your individual needs.

Some earmolds come with a filtered attenuator, allowing for verbal communication while still protecting hearing, which is popular with musicians. These types of earmolds come in both electronic and non-electronic models. Earmolds are also popular for fitting over certain earbud headphones, under pilot boom-mic headsets, and other specialty uses.

As the name implies, custom earmolds are made custom to fit the unique contour of your ear. If you cannot get a comfortable or secure fit with traditional earplugs, custom earmolds may be for you. They offer some of the best hearing protection available.

Earmoulds for Hearing Aids

Earmoulds come in both acrylic and silicone moulds, acrylic moulds are hard material while silicone is a softer material. Silicone would be traditionally used for high output hearing aids and for custom headphones.

Earmoulds Design And Benefits

Earmoulds are a perfect choice for use with more traditional hearing aids. They offer the best acoustic properties, and long lasting comfort. Below you can see a selection of our earmould products designed for use with hearing aids. If you are looking for a design that is not shown here, please enquire because we can adapt existing designs or create custom ones for your needs.

The advantages of well fitting hearing aid earmoulds are

• Comfortable fit that can be worn all day
• Absorbs straining frequencies and harmful loud noise
• Custom earmoulds causes no pressure sensation in the ear
• Perfect acoustic seal

 

Full Shell

The full shell mould is exceptionally sturdy and lightweight, filling the entire concha of the ea for maximum seal. It can be slightly shelled out for better appearance and is appropriate for fitting moderate and severe hearing losses and offers effective sealing to reduce feedback.

Carved Shell

The interior of the mould is carved out resulting in an ultra lightweight and ultra soft mould offering superb sealing properties even in deformed ears where there are inadequate in-ear retention features. This type of mould is suitable for severe to profound losses, great for paediatrics and highly recommended for pronounced Temporo Mandibular Joint (TMJ) movements.

Half Shell

The half shell mould is comfortable with a minimum of bulk as the helix area is removed for ease of insertion and removal. This style may be chosen if there is difficulty inserting the mould or in the case of a very narrow helix, deformity in the helix area or for cosmetic reasons.

Skeleton

The skeleton mould is inconspicuous and allows ventilation of the concha area. It is suitable for mild to moderate hearing losses.

Half Phantom

This is basically a skeleton mould with the centre section of the band removed. This may ease insertion and removal, may be preferred as being less conspicuous or if there is deformity in the concha area

Canal Mould

The canal mould is the smallest possible. It is comfortable and cosmetically appealing. This type of style requires good in-canal retention features otherwise it may be difficult to retain in the ear. This is suitable for mild to moderate losses and for patients with a deformed pinna.

Canal Lock

The canal lock is similar to the canal mould but with a spur along the anti-tragal area to help anchor the mould in place. It is designed to be small and inconspicuous like the canal style but with superior retention.

Custom Tips

Thin Tube Custom Tip This new custom tip compliments the family of non-custom ear tips (earbuds) to work in conjunction with the microbore tubing for slim tube products.

RIC Custom Tip

This range of products has been developed to provide the RIC receiver-in-canal product with an alternative to a bud attachment.

Swim Plugs

Waterproof swim plugs offer protection for those prone to ear infections or other ear problems. Made from soft hydrophobic silicone material for maximum comfort, the plugs float so you won’t lose them in water. Swim plugs come in a variety of solid, marbled and neon colours

Custom Earplugs

Earplugs are hearing protection that are usually for the canal only. Some earplugs are solid, while others allow for more sound to pass through. Specialized earplugs are available for musicians and medical professionals who still want the ability to hear most of their surroundings while protecting their hearing.

Specialty earplugs can be custom fit for your ear canal, and are usually more comfortable than traditional earplugs. Custom earplugs come both with or without handles or detachable cords. Earmolds and earplugs are not just for those who wish to protect themselves from high noise levels. Custom solutions are also available for other types of ear protection, such as custom ear plugs for swimmers.

Whatever your unique lifestyle, your audiologist has custom solutions to fit your needs. Your hearing is important. Take care to protect it for today and for the future. If you work in a high-noise environment, it's important to have regular hearing appointments to check for early indications of hearing loss. Speak with us today about the right solution for you.