Hearing Protection for Long-Term Hearing Health in Sarasota and Bradenton
Some hearing loss is inevitable as we age, but much of it can be slowed or prevented with proper ear protection and care.
Nearly 20 percent of adults have permanent hearing damage or loss as a result of exposure to loud noises.
By utilizing earplugs, ear molds, and taking appropriate precautions, individuals can delay or prevent the need to use hearing aids and other hearing solutions in the future.
At Gulf Gate Hearing Aid Center, our goal is to help you better manage your hearing health, and that includes taking precautions to avoid hearing loss and damage. To learn more about our custom earplugs and earmolds or to schedule a hearing assessment at our Sarasota & Bradenton centers, reach out today.
About Our Custom Earplugs
Earplugs block excess sound, protecting your ears from long-term damage — and they come in options to suit any lifestyle.
Available in various shapes, colors, and materials
Custom-fit earplugs offer better comfort and protection
Used by musicians, workers, and anyone in loud environments
About Our Custom Earplugs
An earmold is a custom-fit device that can be used with a hearing device or earbud and fits around the opening of the ear canal to block sound waves.
The most common types of earmolds are half-shell and full-shell. Half-shell earmolds are typically recommended for low to medium level noise exposure, while a full-shell style is used for high noise exposure.
Do I Need Hearing Protection?
Many individuals are risking and damaging their hearing without even realizing it.
This damage can be caused by brief, acute loud noises (such as discharging a firearm or attending a loud concert without proper protection) or by exposure to moderately high noise levels over time.
More than eight hours of exposure to sounds over 85 decibels can cause damage to the hearing organ, and that safe exposure time shortens the louder a sound is. In fact, many of your everyday activities, such as mowing the lawn, listening to music on headphones, or hearing an ambulance go by, can pose a risk to hearing. Many headphones go up to 100 decibels or higher, which is well above the recommended maximum of 85 decibels.
