If you regularly work with noisy equipment or share a bed with someone who snores, you鈥檝e probably tried those cheap orange earplugs from the hardware store. They鈥檙e certainly affordable, but they鈥檙e not very effective. That鈥檚 why Kim Galick offers custom ear defenders at in 91原创.
3 reasons to get custom earplugs
- They鈥檙e comfortable.
- They鈥檒l stay in your ears.
- They block more noise
鈥淗earing loss affects 10 per cent of all Canadians, and it doesn鈥檛 just happen in seniors. Noise-induced hearing loss can happen at any age,鈥 Kim says.
When you鈥檙e exposed to a noise that鈥檚 too loud, too close or too long, the hair cells in your inner ear can be damaged. That affects their ability to pick-up and transmit sound to your brain, and can result in noise-induced hearing loss. Reducing or preventing noise-induced hearing loss can mean taking a break from noisy tasks, standing farther away from loud machines, or getting fitted for .

Ear defenders for swimming, sleeping and musicians
鈥淣oise-induced hearing loss can happen with a single exposure to a loud noise, but more commonly damage occurs with repeated exposures over a period of time,鈥 Kim says. 鈥淓ven vacuuming can cause permanent hearing damage!鈥
Getting custom ear defenders from Ears Hearing takes about 10 days 鈥 Kim will take impressions of your ear, then send them to the lab for production.
鈥淐ustom ear defenders can last several years provided that they are looked after. When you鈥檙e ready for a new pair, we鈥檒l take new impressions to ensure an updated fit.鈥
And they鈥檙e not just for musicians or people working with chainsaws. Ears Hearing also makes swimming molds from a soft, 100 per cent floatable silicone that creates a tight seal to make sure no water enters the ear. If you need to block noise at night or while travelling, custom sleeper molds are made from soft medical grade silicone for the most comfort.
For a free hearing consultation about ear defenders or hearing aids, call 604-427-2828 or email info@earslangley.com. Find Ears Hearing at in 91原创, online at and on .